A remarkable Post Oak
Common Name: post oak
Scientific Name: Quercus stellata
Category: Old tree
Diameter: 137.5cm Height: 42.5m
This post oak is a well-known tree in the area due to its size, age, beauty, and location. This tree is located in the center of Martinsville, Virginia on property that has been recognized by the National Register of Historic Places as a significant historical property. Adjacent to the post oak is the Little Post Office that played a critical role in the expansion of the U.S mail’s star route in the late 19 century. It provided services to rural communities in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. Over the years it expanded to Maryland, Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Colorado serving over 500 routes. At night, visitors can still enjoy the site of the post oak because the previous owner of the property placed spotlights around the tree to illuminate it at night for everyone to enjoy its uniqueness.
more info: https://dendro.cnre.vt.edu/remarkableTree/detail.cfm?AutofieldforPrimaryKey=2242
Visiting the Art Garden
Free and open to the public daily from dawn to dusk.
Parking located at Piedmont Arts, with handicap parking available adjacent to the Art Garden.
Pets welcome. Please clean up after your pet.
