Common Name: southern red oak
Scientific Name: Quercus falcata
Category: Historic tree
Comments: This southern red oak (Quercus falcata) is located on the campus of E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg. It is used frequently as a symbol on city literature and as an area where the flag division of the school band practices. When the land was donated to the school board the owner, who obviously loved the tree, placed a covenant on the deed of the property saying that the school board could do nothing that would harm the tree. It is over 100 feet tall. It was selected as the 1998 Heritage Tree Award by the Tree Stewards of Greater Lynchburg.
Best time to photograph: morning, spring or summer
Nominator: Margaret Denham
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: Lynchburg