How old do you think this Oak tree might be?

[12 point]

The circumference of the trunk measures approximately 140 inches.

[RascalArms]

3.5 years...what do I win?

Man, in all seriousness I have no idea.

[flywise]

Dang, has to be a couple hundred ...... If they live that long

[12 point]

After looking at an age chart online it is approximately 176 years old. Don't know the accuracy, but flywise I was thinking maybe two hundred as well.

[AntlerCollector]

Where is is located? I have one bigger than that in my yard that was planted around 1903

[Wiederhold]

Where is is located? I have one bigger than that in my yard that was planted around 1903

Measure it. They're always bigger than you think they are! Sorry....couldn't resist

[Gunnyart]

Give it another year then it's a shooter for sure

[AntlerCollector]

Maybe this will help for reference. I was looking for pics of the live oak in my yard. I'm not home so this is the best I could do. This is a tree in Hardin County. I'm 6' 2" and 225lbs. Like I said this tree was planted by my Great grandfather around 1900-03.

[bdchorn]

Maybe this will help for reference. I was looking for pics of the live oak in my yard. I'm not home so this is the best I could do. This is a tree in Hardin County. I'm 6' 2" and 225lbs. Like I said this tree was planted by my Great grandfather around 1900-03.

Thing's so big it's growing on its side

[12 point]

The third picture of the tree I posted is deceiving. It makes the trunk look thinner from that angle.

[RascalArms]

Maybe this will help for reference. I was looking for pics of the live oak in my yard. I'm not home so this is the best I could do. This is a tree in Hardin County. I'm 6' 2" and 225lbs. Like I said this tree was planted by my Great grandfather around 1900-03.

Dang AC, that's a Booner for sure!

[kumathebear]

All I know is the land project I'm currently selling has Oaks like that and bigger. I would guess, from comments from old timers in the area, at least 200+ years. We have some that just make me stand and look at the history these trees have seen. Nothing like a MAJESTIC OAK in my book...love 'em!

[Sackett]

You can't age a tree based on size. I have a customer in Rice Village (Houston) with 2 Live oaks with trunks over 5' diameter and canopies larger than the one in your pic that were planted in 1947. I never would have believed it had he not shown me the pics from when the house was built.

Size is not achieved based on age (age is a contributor), but more so on soil conditions, sunlight, irrigation and proper nutrients.

Since your tree is in a cemetery, I'd venture its at least as old as the oldest tombstone.

[HoustonHunter]

Based on the belly sag, brisket, neck blending into the body and the stained tarsal glands, I would guess 4.5. He's mature no doubt.

[AntlerCollector]

You can't age a tree based on size. I have a customer in Rice Village (Houston) with 2 Live oaks with trunks over 5' diameter and canopies larger than the one in your pic that were planted in 1947. I never would have believed it had he not shown me the pics from when the house was built.

Size is not achieved based on age (age is a contributor), but more so on soil conditions, sunlight, irrigation and proper nutrients.

Since your tree is in a cemetery, I'd venture its at least as old as the oldest tombstone.

Glad you posted. I was starting to think my Grandfather lied to me about when mine was planted. I also think the location has a lot to do with it. In Texas trees are huge in the East and grow smaller as you go West. IMO