|
|
|
|
| Submission
by: |
Phyllis D. Geeslin |
| Species Common Name: |
Red Oak |
| Species
Scientific Name: |
Quercus Ruba |
| Tree Category: |
Other, Historic |
| Significance of Tree: |
Thank you for
this opportunity to share our love of the beautiful Red Oak tree on
the President Benjamin Harrison property. To the best of our
knowledge, the oak tree was purchased and planted by the Harrisons
when the home was built in 1875. Each year abundant acorns drop and
provide the neighborhood squirrels with food for the winter. With a
circumference of 14 feet, the shade of the oak offers respite from the
heat to visitors coming to tour the historic site. This magnificent
oak reflects the Victorian life style of a father, lawyer, senator,
United States President and Civil War General. |
| Address of Tree: |
1230 North Delaware Street,
in front of the house. |
Return to
Previous Page |
