Daniel Island’s beautiful Smythe Park is named in honor and memory of Henry Buist Smythe (1920-2002), who served as the primary legal counsel for the late Henry F. Guggenheim. Mr. Smythe spent many days during his lifetime hunting dove and deer on these lands. He also worked closely with Guggenheim on his purchase of Daniel Island – and later played a pivotal role in ensuring the island’s present-day development stayed true to Guggenheim’s values and ideals.
The Live Oaks present here, some of them dating back more than 200 years, add to the park’s majesty and grandeur. There are a total of 73 Live Oaks in this area, including 5 Centenarian level trees (over 16′), 15 Evergreen level trees (12′ to 16′), and 18 Acorn level trees (8′ – 12′).
Tree SLP-2
Circumference: 13′ 11″
Canopy: 76′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7527
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 SLP-3
Circumference: 11′ 3″
Canopy: 51′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7528
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.
“Hezekiah”
Tree SLP-4
Circumference: 11′ 6″
Canopy: 69′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7529
This mighty oak is dedicated in honor of Chris Frisby for his tireless service and dedication as president of the Daniel Island Historical Society Board of Directors from 2019 to 2021. Prior to his leadership post, Chris served as vice president of programs for DIHS. He named the tree “Hezekiah,” in honor of his third great grandfather, Hezekiah Watson, who was a soldier in the famous Massachusetts 54th Regiment from 1863-1865. He served in Charleston, fighting and sustaining injury at the Battle of Fort Wagner on Morris Island. The name Hezekiah translates from the Hebrew to mean roughly, “he who God has strengthened.” “This, it would seem, would be a fitting tribute and name for one of our live oaks which has grown great and strong over time,” noted Chris.
“Arges”
Tree SLP-5
Circumference: 11′ 9″
Canopy: 114′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7530
Adopted by
The Bush Family – Jeff, Beth, Allyson & Cameron
This tree has a “Cyclops” eye. According to Greek Mythology, a Cyclops named “Arges” (which means “brightness”) added the bolt to Zeus’ thunderbolt. He is known for his strength and giant size.
Tree SLP-7
Circumference: 10′ 9″
Canopy: 74′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7426
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 SLP-11
Circumference: 12′ 7″
Canopy: 68′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7422
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 SLP-12
Circumference: 11′ 1″
Canopy: 66′ 6″
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7421
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.
“Carrie’s Tree”
Tree SLP-19
Circumference: 12′ 2″
Canopy: 71′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7534
In loving memory of Carrie Healey Reich, wife of former DIHS board member Bob Reich. This tree was dedicated in Carrie’s name to the Reich family by the Daniel Island Historical Society in December 2022.
Tree SLP-23
Circumference: 9′
Canopy: 82′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7538
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 SLP-24
Circumference: 10′ 5″
Canopy: 73′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7539
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 SLP-25
Circumference: 9′
Canopy: 70′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7540
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 SLP-29
Circumference: 9′ 3″
Canopy: 58′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7544
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 SLP-33
Circumference: 12′ 7″
Canopy: 101′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7548
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 SLP-34
Circumference: 11′ 9″
Canopy: 65′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7549
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.
Smythe Park Tree Map
