Famous Trees of Texas

Famous Trees of Texas explores the elite group of trees that witnessed exciting events in Texas’ frontier history.

Oak tree with large, sprawling branches covering green grass

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It’s been said that every tree tells a story, and if Texas’ trees could speak, what a story they would tell. Love, honor, betrayal, justice, mystery, and death.

Famous Trees of Texas was orginially published as a book in 1970 by Texas A&M Forest Service.

The 3rd Edition was published in 1984 and in 2015, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Texas A&M Forest Service, we published a Centennial Edition featuring some old favorites and some newly designated trees.  

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