The Live Oak trees that line River Landing Drive’s center median are among the most striking on Daniel Island and provide a picturesque corridor down to the Wando River waterfront. This area is located adjacent to the site of Robert Daniell’s homesite.
As part of our DIHS Live Oak Campaign, we have created adoption designation levels for each tree based on its circumference. Trees that are between 8′ and 12′ are ACORNS ($50 donation); trees between 12′ and 16′ are EVERGREENS ($75 donation); and trees 16′ and over are CENTENARIANS ($100 donation). On this stretch of River Landing Drive, there are a total of 22 Live Oak trees, including 2 CENTENARIANS, 9 EVERGREENS, and 7 ACORNS.
The minimum circumference requirement for registration in the national Live Oak Society is 8 feet.
“The Giving Tree”
Tree RL-1
Circumference: 9′ 5″
Canopy: 71′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7445
Dedicated by the Daniel Island Historical Society in loving memory of Bob Sauer, a former DIHS board member who shepherded the organization’s “Honoring Our Living History: Live Oak Campaign” with the utmost care and compassion.
Bob always believed that trees gave us each such incredible gifts. He especially loved the poem, “Advice from a Tree,” which so perfectly expresses his kinship with our island’s oldest “living residents.” With the words of this poem in mind, we dedicate “The Giving Tree” to our dear friend, Bob. May it remind us of the many gifts he shared with our community – and may his love of the trees continue to inspire us all.
“Captain Joe”
Tree RL-2
Circumference: 10′ 2″
Canopy: 75′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7446
Adopted by:
Don and Deborah Haven
In honor of Captain Joseph Delpino
“The Grandchildren Oak”
Tree RL-3
Circumference: 12′ 1″
Canopy: 92′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7447
Adopted by
Kandy & Bill Higley
In honor of our grandchildren – Sam, Grace, and Jane Berglin, and Max and Maddie Kurilla – who enjoyed playing at Children’s Park (now known as Waterfront Park).
“The Rotarian Oak”
Tree RL-4
Circumference: 19′ 9″
Canopy: 93′
CENTENARIAN
Live Oak Society Member #7448
Adopted by
Rotary Club of
Daniel Island
“The Gullah Celebration Oak”
Circumference: 11′ 2″
Canopy: 101′ 5″
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7449
Adopted by
The Daniel Island Historical Society
“The Governor Robert Daniell Oak”
Tree RL-6
Circumference: 21′ 10″
Canopy: 107′
CENTENARIAN
Live Oak Society Member #7450
Adopted by:
David & Karen Daniell
In honor of David’s 5th great grandfather, the namesake of Daniel Island.
Tree RL-7
Circumference: 13′ 1″
Canopy: 64′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7451
On HOLD
Tree RL-8
Circumference: 11′ 2″
Canopy: 57′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7452
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
To adopt this tree, please make note of the tree # at the top of this listing (above the circumference and canopy measurements) and send an email to dihistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
Tree RL-9
Circumference: 11′ 3″
Canopy: 66′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7453
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
To adopt this tree, please make note of the tree # at the top of this listing (above the circumference and canopy measurements) and send an email to dihistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
“Foxwood”
Tree RL-10
Circumference: 15′ 5″
Canopy: 77′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7454
Adopted by
Ron Magnusson
The “For Ever More” Oak
Circumference: 14′ 4″
Canopy: 76′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7455
Adopted by
Sara & Ed Cooper
In honor of our children.
“Breezy”
Tree RL-12
Circumference: 14′ 3″
Canopy: 78′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7456
Adopted by
Shannon Elarton
Tree RL-13
Circumference: 13′ 1″
Canopy: 59′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7457
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
To adopt this tree, please make note of the tree # at the top of this listing (above the circumference and canopy measurements) and send an email to dihistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
Tree RL-14
Circumference: 9′ 10″
Canopy: 61′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7458
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
To adopt this tree, please make note of the tree # at the top of this listing (above the circumference and canopy measurements) and send an email to dihistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
Tree RL-15
Circumference: 9′ 1″
Canopy: 62′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7459
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
To adopt this tree, please make note of the tree # at the top of this listing (above the circumference and canopy measurements) and send an email to dihistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
Pat’s Tree
Circumference: 13′ 7″
Canopy: 77′ 6″
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7460
Adopted by
Brenda J. Cook Real Estate, Inc.
In memory of Pat Stuckart.
The “Never Never Quit” Oak
Circumference: 13′ 6″
Canopy: 67′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7461
Adopted by
Brenda J. Cook Real Estate, Inc.
In honor of Brenda and Peyton Cook…52 years of marriage, plus Rudy.
The “Cook Grands” Oak
Circumference: 13′ 2″
Canopy: 63′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7462
Adopted by
Brenda J. Cook Real Estate, Inc.
In honor of Erica, J.D., Bailey & Lilly”
River Landing Drive Median Trees Map
