Plano’s Beloved Oldest Tree Takes Final Bow

We’re heartbroken to report the stormy weather we experienced last week caused one of North Texas' true treasures to fall. The Quadricentennial Bur Oak in Bob Woodruff Park was widely known as the oldest and largest tree in North Texas. 

The tree stood 90 feet high with a circumference of 15.5 feet. Arborists believe the giant Bur Oak was more than four centuries old. Imagine all the history this tree has witnessed. It was here when the U.S. Constitution was signed in 1787.

We’ve put together a quick video telling the story of the tree and the conditions causing it to fall. We ask you to avoid the area due to unsafe conditions.

Original source can be found here.