Duffie Oak
Historic Southern live oak tree
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The Duffee Oak is a historic Southern live oak in Mobile, Alabama. Being approximately 300 years old, it is considered by scholars to be the oldest living landmark in the city.[1][2][3][4] It was originally known as the Seven Sisters Oak for its number of large limbs. It was later renamed for former mayor of Mobile George A. Duffee, who lived nearby.[3]
SpeciesSouthern live oak (Quercus virginiana)
Coordinates30.68608°N 88.06202°W
| Duffee Oak | |
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The Duffee Oak in 2023 | |
  Duffee Oak  Duffee Oak Duffee Oak (the United States) | |
| Species | Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) |
| Coordinates | 30.68608°N 88.06202°W |
The tree has a circumference at breast height (CBH) of 30 feet 11 inches (9.42 m), a height of 48 feet (15 m) and a limb spread of 126 feet (38 m).[4] It was recognized by the National Arborist Association in 1977.[1] The Alabama Forestry Commission recognized it as a famous and historic tree in 2003.[3]
