Common Name: white oak
Scientific Name: Quercus alba
Category: Beautiful tree
Comments: I read an article in the Charlottesville Daily Progress about your remarkable tree program. I noticed you mentioned a tree near my house, the big white oak in Earlysville. My son took this picture that I am sending. This White Oak is amazing. Also, here is a poem I would like for you to consider adding to your book. Resting Place by Donna Anderson Oh lovely tree that God has made, Give me shelter, Give me shade. From the race of life I run each day, and the obstacles met along the way. Shelter my heart from occasional storm, and shade my mind from the cares that are worn, in the race of life I run each day. Give me whispers of hope in your rustling leaves. Carry them to my soul, on a gentle breeze. Oh lovely tree that God has made, Give me shelter, Give me shade. And when my ashes become ashes, and dust becomes dust, lay down your leaves of russet and rust. Let me lie beneath the comfort of the color you shed After my race of life is dead. Oh lovely tree that God has made.
Dendrology Notes: see also 1195
Nominator: Donna Anderson
This tree is not on public or publicly accessible property. The owner's name, address, and the exact location of the tree are not displayed to protect the privacy of these individuals. If you are the owner and wish to make this information public, please let us know.
County/City: Albemarle