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The big oak in
Columbus
didn’t quite measure up to being Texas’ biggest. That claim is held
by the Big Tree near Rockport.
But getting the bronze isn’t bad. There are not as many magnificent
trees in Columbus
as there once was. Storms, lightning strikes, construction, drought
(and at least one overzealous woodcutter) have reduced the number.
But there are still plenty of survivors to be found in Columbus’ parks,
schoolyards and cemeteries.
To find the 2nd largest Live Oak in Texas, travel west from the courthouse
on Walnut Street (Old US 90) passing the light at Co Road 329. The
tree is on the right, directly opposite the tire store in the metal
building. Parking on the shoulder is limited to only three spaces. |
Columbus Oak
"The Columbus
Oak is the 2nd largest live oak tree in Texas. This Massive tree is
70 feet tall with a trunk circumference of 329 inches. The average
crown spread is 111 feet. Our oak is estimated to be 500 years old,
or older." |
Resurrection
Fern grows on the crevices of the Columbus Oak
TE Photo, 2001 |
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Resurrection Fern on the Columbus Oak
Photo courtesy William
Beauchamp, December 2009 |
The
Columbus Oak in 2005
TE Photo |
The
Columbus Oak in 2001
TE Photo |
Columbus
Oak Gnarled Trunk
TE Photo, 2005 |
Columbus
Oak in 2001
TE Photo |
The
Columbus Oak 2001 Sign
TE Photo |
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