ENTS, Saturday and Sunday,I and a friend went to
several south central La., cities to measure some big Live Oaks.
I've been researching most of these Oaks but a few I saw on the
way to Texas Motor Speedway in early April. I've been meaning to
return to La., for I knew there are so many large Live Oaks that
need documentation. Some of the Oaks we did are registered with
the Louisiana Live Oak Society, some are not.
We started at Hammond La., where I saw a large tree from I-10
exit 40 earlier. This tree was well protected during
construction of the new Hammond Square Mall. In talking to some
const. workers they told how the land owner would only sell for
development if the Live Oak was saved. Cudos to him! They also
told us of another large tree a mile or so away that had
historic value. So after measuring and photographing the Hammond
Square Oak, CBH-24' 8", Height-58.5' and Spread-150' we next
measured the Peter Hammond Oak, namesake of the city of Hammond
La., CBH-25' 1", Height-63' and Spread-97.5'. We spent a hour at
each tree but had to push on towards Baton Rouge were more Oaks
awaited.
After traveling to BR, we exited on Airline Hwy and turned
east in search of a couple of Oaks a friend had seen while
cutting trees here after Hurricane Katrina. The property with
the Oaks was across the street from East Fire Station that plus
windows live search helped me locate the Oaks. The property
owner wasn't home but I took a photo or two from the car,
showing two 20 footers in the front yard. Not real huge Oaks but
still impressive and worth the drive to see them.
Next we crossed the Ms. River and turned south towards the towne
of Brusly La., I read about a large Oak ther some time ago and
finally came to see it. The Black Brusly La., a large tree
growing adjacent to an intersection. The home owner was pleased
to let me measure and photograph it along with another Live Oak
on her property. Also a huge pecan and a Pond Cypress. The Black
Brusly Oak, CBH-26' 7", Height-75' and Spread-135'. The
Elizabeth Oak, CBH-22' 11", Height-63' and Spread-135'. The
Pecan, CBH-12' 2", Height-90' and Spread-121.5'. The Pond
Cypress, CBH-10' 5", Height-64.5' and Spread-55.5'.
Our next stop was at a place called Grosse Tete, there where
several big Live Oaks located here all growing along a small
bayou that meandered along Hwy 77 crossing under I-10. The
largest Oak was the Grosse Tete Oak just north of I-10, looks
like during construction of these roadways this tree was damaged
and is starting to show signs of stress. An awesome tree that
perhaps should have gotten a little more care. CBH-29' 7",
Height-57' and Spread-132'. More to come.
Larry
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