Candler Oak Tree, Southern live oak in Savannah, Georgia, United States

The Candler Oak is a Southern live oak tree located on Drayton Street in Savannah, distinguished by its massive spreading branches that stretch far from the trunk. It grows on the grounds of Savannah College of Art and Design and is protected by fencing and security measures.

This tree has stood for roughly three centuries and in 1984 became the first individual tree in the United States to receive a conservation easement. That achievement marked a turning point in how the nation protected single trees as resources worth preserving.

The tree served as the logo of Savannah Law School, which owned the property until it closed; the site now belongs to Savannah College of Art and Design. Its name recalls the Candler family, and the tree stands beside Forsyth Park, where passersby on Drayton Street see the moss-hung canopy behind a black metal fence.

The tree sits near Forsyth Park, making it easy to visit while exploring the neighborhood. Best times to visit are morning or late afternoon when shade is deepest and crowds are lighter.

The 1984 easement covers 6,804 square feet (2,074 m²) around the trunk, secured by the Savannah Tree Foundation as the first conservation easement on a single tree in the United States. The tree later served as the logo of Savannah Law School, which fenced it and kept it under security surveillance.