Duffie Oak, Historic oak tree in Mobile, Alabama.
The Duffie Oak is a Southern live oak standing in Mobile, Alabama, located in the 1100 block of Caroline Street behind an apartment building. The tree displays the broad, spreading canopy typical of its species, with branches that reach toward the ground and neighboring properties.
Named after George A. Duffee, a former mayor of Mobile, the tree is estimated to be around 300 years old. The National Arborist Association recognized it in 1977 for its significance.
The tree serves as a gathering point for the neighborhood, and residents fought to protect it when construction threatened its survival. This effort reflects how deeply the community values this natural landmark.
The tree sits in a residential neighborhood of early 1900s homes, easily accessible for visitors to explore on foot. Walking through the surrounding streets gives you a sense of the area's character and allows you to see the tree in context with its neighborhood.
The branches of this Southern live oak dip down to touch the ground before arching upward again, creating natural spaces and sheltered areas beneath the canopy. This unusual shape makes it easy to experience the tree's massive scale up close.
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