Aiken, South Carolina and her Live Oaks
Live Oaks line either side of South Boundary Avenue in Aiken, SC. These trees are so magical with their evergreen nature, they lend a brightness to the Winter throughout the South.
When other states are anticipating the fall and the change of color in the leaves, Live Oak trees are just filling out for the Winter. They do not shed their leaves until the new growth pushes the old ones off in the Spring.
These trees, in Aiken were planted to give shade to a local banker as he rode to work, now they are an iconic image of our town. Aiken has adopted tree protection ordinances to protect heritage plantings like these. About 20 years ago, a widening of the street threatened these trees and people actually chained themselves in the tree so that DOT would not cut them down.
Every City has its iconic image and for Aiken, if its not great golf or fast horses, it is South Boundary with the overhanging Live Oaks. Come to Aiken and enjoy a trip down this quintessentially Southern Highway.
how beautiful! Florida is also full of Live Oak!
Florida has some of the country's biggest & most beautiful live oaks. Enjoy your winter selling season & stay safe for the rest of 'cane season.