Angel Oak
Angel Oak Tree
A living Southern live oak estimated at about 400–500 years old, its canopy shading roughly 1,600 square meters, with limbs sprawling out like a giant umbrella.
Angel Oak stands on Johns Island. It is about 20 meters tall, its limbs reach up to about 57 meters from the trunk, and its canopy covers roughly 1,600 square meters. It is considered one of the oldest trees east of the Mississippi River. A railing surrounds the tree to protect its roots, and visitors may not climb it. Admission is free. The park has a small gift shop, and opening hours are limited. It is often closed on Mondays, so check before you go. The tree is about 25 minutes’ drive from downtown and pairs well with Folly Beach or the Charleston Tea Garden.
Opening hours
About 9:00 am–5:00 pm (may close on Mondays or public holidays)
Nearby sights
- McLeod Plantation Historic Site
- Folly Beach
- Charleston Tea Garden
- Drayton Hall
- The Battery & White Point Garden
- Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
- Nathaniel Russell House
- King Street