Tree of Life (Louisiana)
Tree in Louisiana
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The Tree of Life, also known as the Étienne de Boré Oak, is a large, historic southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) in Audubon Park in New Orleans, Louisiana. Adjacent to Audubon Zoo's giraffe exhibit, the old and popular park landmark was planted around 1740.[3]
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| Species | Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) |
| Coordinates | 29.9210°N 90.1293°W |
| Height | 60 ft (18 m)[1] |
| Girth | 35 ft (11 m)[2] |
| Date seeded | ~1740 |
The tree is commonly hugged and climbed.[4][5] Its crown is draped with Spanish moss. The tree's size and age led it to become one of the 43 inaugural members of the Live Oak Society.[2][3][6]
History
The tree is said to have been planted by Étienne de Boré, the first Mayor of New Orleans, in 1771, as a wedding gift to his wife.[7] However, this is just a rumor, as a sign adjacent to the tree says that it was planted around 1740.[2]