A very sophisticated system of cabling and pole supports secure the tree.
Angel Oak on Johns Island, South Carolina
By Steve Nix, About.com
This particular live oak has survived centuries of bad coastal weather including a hurricane called Hugo in 1989. The Angel Tree is a sturdy tree but, as with all trees, is weakening with age. A Live Oak Photo Gallery Plant and Manage a Live Oak Identify a Live Oak
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- The Angel Tree's Largest Limb
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