This white swamp oak tree is located inside Forman Park. The tree is older than the city of #Syracuse itself. According to the city arborist, another tree in the running for oldest would be an oak tree in Oakwood Cemetery. If you want to find it.. check over by Nellie Williamson the first burial ever in Oakwood, section 5 lot 52. #syracusehistory | SyracuseHistory

Meet the island oak (Quercus tomentella), a rare beauty found only on California’s Channel Islands. These majestic trees are a vital part of our coastal ecosystems, offering food and shelter to countless species while telling the story of California’s unique natural history. But their future is uncertain. Habitat loss and climate change threaten these oaks, which is why the Garden’s Living Collections Curator Christina Varnava is helping protect and study them. By planting native trees, supporti