The Temple Oak

Estimated at 350 year-old, our beloved Chinquapin Oak is located at the corner of Temple Ave and Brookside Parkway South Drive.

In 2023, it was measured to be 88 feet high, 20 feet 3 inches in circumference, and an average crown spread of 126.5 feet!

Urban oak trees provide their communities with important ecosystem services like shade and improved air quality. Their long life and durable structure give urban oaks the opportunity to become a source of beauty, history, and community for generations to come!

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New measurements, December 2023 20'3" circumference 126.5' average crown spread 88' high

Got cleaned up a little today. Can you tell my arborists have no fun climbing trees? 🤙🏼

Good morning, 🌚

Happy Halloween! Stay warm out there, trick-or-treaters 🍬🎃👻 ❄️

Leaves starting to turn 🍂

We interrupt the usual Temple Oak photos with one of a Chilean pepper tree. The leaves smell like black pepper.

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Temple Oak Toss is ready! Come play at the Springdale booth at Feast of Lanterns this Saturday in Spades Park!

How cool is this!! @robertaavidor

Temple Ripple

Written and recorded by musician in residence at The Harrison Center, Pascal Glock.
Upon the loss of a tree and the sight of the Temple Chinquapin Oak near Brookside Park.