ENTS, I learned of a Large Live Oak in Ala., through a co-worker from the Mobile facility. I traveled to the small city of Saraland on Saturday. I knew approx., where the tree was located but I stopped in at the Fire Dept., just to verify the location. After lenghtly discussion they confirmed that the Oak was behind a Restaurant called Catfisth Junction. They were extremely interested in what I was doing and wanted our web address. They also told me about large Oaks at The Church St. Cemetery in Mobile. Which I will check on next, on my way back to Southern Ms. The tree is located on a small hillside adjacent to a gravel pit or staging area. After crossing the pit about a 1/4 mile I located the tree. Wow, CBH-31' 10", Height-63' and Spread-123'. This was a Huge Oak with an unusually shaped trunk. Two massive limbs formed from one trunk, giving the tree the odd shape. The Saraland Oak is leaning towards the west atop the hillside, surrounded by a small patch of Forest with lots of understory. This Live Oak has the largest CBH I've done in Ala., Bob another 30+ footer! I posted some photos on the file page, I climbed about 20' for one photo! This tree needs some public attention. The guys at the Fire Dept said they were going to see the tree and pass the info to the city. Perhaps the landowner and city could make a small park for this Awesome Oak! After a short drive Southeast I arrived at The Church St. Cemetary, BTW that is where Joe Cain is buried. Famous for starting the celebretion we call Mardi Gras. There were several big Live Oaks in and around the area, but nothing like I was seaching for. However I found a huge Southern Magnolia just outside the Cemetery. CBH-14'9", Height-69.5' and Spread-75'! I then went on Govt. St., where in March of 07 I found some big trees. One large Live Oak caught my eye. Growing at the Inner City Ministry was a large tree. CBH-25', Height-63' and Spread-126'. I located several other large Oaks in the area and I will return at a later date for those. I'm posting photos on the file page! I also am updating the Live Oak listing. Larry --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Eastern Native Tree Society http://www.nativetreesociety.org
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