Mobile got the name city under trees during WWll when planes were flying over Mobile and all they could see below were trees mostly live oak trees. Unfortunately in a 60 year period since WWll Mobile now has less then half of her live oaks due to hurricanes, disease & development. Today live oaks in Mobile are sacred and cherished. There roots brake up sidewalks causing you to trip if you are not always looking down and we still love them. They are living witnesses to Mobile's interesting time and history. Live oaks are my favorite trees they fit so well with the landscape and Old Southern architecture as most of them were here before anything was built. Most dating from 200 to 500 years old. The live oak is a evergreen remaining green and "live" throughout winter, when other oaks are dormant, leafless and "dead"-looking. Ancient massive Live oaks are all over Mobile even in newer parts of the city. I'm always amazed walking around and happening upon a great massive tree looking at it I imagine all of the events this living tree saw, who might have stopped under it for shade on a hot day 150 years ago.
One of Mobil's most famous live oak is The Duffie Oak on Caroline Street is believed to be Mobile's oldest living "resident" at 300 plus years of age. It is Located at 1127 Caroline Ave, Mobile, Ala.
The Duffie Oak on Caroline Street
The Duffie Oak on Caroline Street
One of Mobil's most famous live oak is The Duffie Oak on Caroline Street is believed to be Mobile's oldest living "resident" at 300 plus years of age. It is Located at 1127 Caroline Ave, Mobile, Ala.
The Duffie Oak on Caroline Street
One of Mobil's most famous live oak is The Duffie Oak on Caroline Street is believed to be Mobile's oldest living "resident" at 300 plus years of age. It is Located at 1127 Caroline Ave, Mobile, Ala.
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