Daniel Island Park, located north of the I-526 interstate on Daniel Island and bordered by the Wando River, Beresford Creek and Raltson Creek, is home to some of the most magnificent Live Oak trees on the island. Those documented below are in public areas maintained by the Daniel Island Property Owners’ Association.
We have created adoption designation levels for each tree based on its circumference. Trees that are between 8′ and 12′ are ACORNS ($75 donation); trees between 12′ and 16′ are EVERGREENS ($100 donation); and trees 16′ and over are CENTENARIANS ($150 donation).
The minimum circumference requirement for registration with the national Live Oak Society is 8 feet.
“The Guardian Angel Oak”
Tree DIP-1
Circumference: 22′ 2″
Canopy: 102″
Centenarian
Live Oak Society Member #7428
Located at the corner of Island Park Drive and Delahow Street
Adopted by William Thielfoldt
“The Ittiwan Oak”
Tree DIP-2
Circumference: 15′
Canopy: 114′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7493
Located in Great Oak Park
Dedicated by DIHS to
The Ittiwan People and their descendants.
The Fred Klare Oak
Tree DIP-3
Circumference: 15′ 5″
Canopy: 77′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7490
Located on Hidden Bottom Lane
This beautiful and mighty oak has been dedicated to the late Fred Renee Klare (1947 – 2023) by the Daniel Island Historical Society in recognition of his steadfast service as a member of the DIHS Board of Directors. A Citadel graduate, Fred served the United States Secret Service for 21 years and the Central Intelligence Agency for 18 years. In retirement, he shared his time and talents as a volunteer for DIHS and several other organizations. DIHS was most certainly blessed by his presence and his passion for the history of both Daniel Island and the greater Charleston area. May this grand tree serve as a reminder of Fred’s impactful and far-reaching contributions not only to DIHS, but to our community and our nation.
“Maisie Leonard”
Tree DIP-4
Circumference: 15′ 7″
Canopy: 100′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7491
Located on Watroo Point St
Adopted by Valerie Miller
“Hugh’s Heritage”
Tree DIP-5
Circumference: 11′ 6″
Canopy: 87′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7492
Located on Gibbes Street
Adopted by Dane & Terry Earnheart
“Greene Family Legacy Oak”
DIP-6
Circumference: 9′ 8″
Canopy: 66′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7550
Located on Legge Lane
Adopted by Michael Greene and Kerry Snow in honor of Ed Greene