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′).
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 Paternite Oak”
Tree SPL-1
Circumference: 12′
Canopy: 66′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7526
Adopted
Ginny & Carl Paternite
A strong marriage, like a Grand Oak, stands the test of time. Dedicated by Carl & Ginny Paternite for 45 years of marriage, May 2, 2015.
“Uncle Mitch’s Legacy Oak”
Tree SLP-2
Circumference: 13′ 11″
Canopy: 76′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7527
Adopted by
Sophia, Connor, and Logan Leddy
In loving memory of Mitch Petersen
“The Chambers Oak”
Tree SLP-3
Circumference: 11′ 3″
Canopy: 51′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7528
Adopted by
The Nava Family
In honor of Jim and Mariann Chambers
“Baker’s and Baldrick’s Oak”
Tree SLP-4
Circumference: 11′ 6″
Canopy: 69′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7529
Adopted by:
Marguerite Lawson and Jimmy Baldrick
“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.
“The Lawson Rice Heritage Oak”
Tree SLP-6
Circumference: 14′ 4″
Canopy: 93′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7531
Adopted by
Brenda Rice Thorn
In honor of my Native American Heritage.
“Rooted in Love”
Tree SLP-7
Circumference: 10′ 9″
Canopy: 74′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7426
Adopted by Bunny & Zvi Porath in honor of the Porath Family – Zvi, Bunny, Eliana, Liam, Ariel & Tereza.
“Connor Feron”
Tree SLP-8
Circumference: 12′ 8″
Canopy: 63′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7425
Adopted by
Valerie and Bryan Miller
Emily Feron
Tree SLP-9
Circumference: 11′ 7″
Canopy: 80′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7424
Adopted by
Valerie and Bryan Miller
“The Elizabeth Hamilton Smith Oak”
Tree SLP-10
Circumference: 13′ 8″
Canopy: 65′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7423
Adopted by
The Noell Smith Family
“The Hugeunot Oak”
Tree SLP-11
Circumference: 12′ 7″
Canopy: 68′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7422
Adopted by Janet & James Walters in memory of Alexander Marshall.
“The Mack Tree”
Tree SLP-12
Circumference: 11′ 1″
Canopy: 66′ 6″
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7421
Adopted by
Greg and Linda Canterbury
“The Sara Legare Smith Oak”
Tree SLP-13
Circumference: 20′
Canopy: 84′ 6″
CENTENARIAN
Live Oak Society Member #7420
Adopted by
The Noell Smith Family
“The Bark Oak”
Tree SLP-14
Circumference: 21′ 10″
Canopy: 100′
CENTENARIAN
Live Oak Society Member #7419
Adopted by
The Daniel Island Animal Hospital
“Ronku Miatorwo”
(“Remember Our People”)
Tree SLP-15
Circumference: 13′ 4″
Canopy: 80′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7418
Adopted by
Dolores Kemp
In memory of James & Carrie Cruse, my grandparents.
“The David & Karen Daniell Heritage Oak”
Tree SLP-16
Circumference: 17′ 1″
Canopy: 83′
CENTENARIAN
Live Oak Society Member #7417
Adopted by
David and Karen Daniell
Robert Daniell is David’s 5th Great Grandfather
In honor of our grandchildren.
“The Daniel Island Garden Club Oak”
Tree SLP-17
Circumference: 14′ 8″
Canopy: 80′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member # 7532
Adopted by
The Garden Club of Daniel Island
“Love is flower-like; Friendship is like a sheltering tree.”
S.T. Coleridge
“The Thompson Seafarer Oak”
Tree SLP-18
Circumference: 31′ 5″
Canopy: 96′
CENTENARIAN
Live Oak Society Member #7533
Adopted by
Walter Thompson Thorn
Honoring three generations of Thompson sea captains.
“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.
“Stella”
Tree SLP-20
Circumference: 9′ 5″
Canopy: 72′ 5″
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7535
Adopted by
The Ranson Family
“Grandpa Jim”
Tree SLP-21
Circumference: 11′ 6″
Canopy: 84′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7536
Adopted by
Stephanie & Dave Iauco
Dedicated to the memory of James Alfred Posthauer…Grandpa Jim to 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
“The Sudzina Family Legacy Oak”
Tree SLP-22
Circumference: 12′ 7″
Canopy: 71′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7537
Adopted by
Mary & Mike Sudzina
Honoring our past generations…celebrating our future generations.
The Buckley Family Tree
Tree SLP-23
Circumference: 9′
Canopy: 82′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7538
Adopted by Evelyn, Nolan and Elena
Cheryl’s Oak
Tree SLP-24
Circumference: 10′ 5″
Canopy: 73′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7539
Adopted in her memory by the Overture Culinary Committee
“Dako”
Tree SLP-25
Circumference: 9′
Canopy: 70′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7540
Adopted by
Daniel Island Friends of Lavinia Dollins
In memory of Claude Dollins
“The Loretta Trezza Oak”
Tree SLP-26
Circumference: 8′ 3″
Canopy: 81′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7541
Adopted by
Steve & Gail Trezza
“Little Dipper”
Tree SLP-27
Circumference: 10′ 11″
Canopy: 71′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7542
Adopted by
The Ranson Family
“The Proposal Oak”
Tree SLP-28
Circumference: 9′ 1″
Canopy: 72′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7543
Adopted by
Dorothy & Jim Cantwell
Under this live oak, Jim proposed and Dorothy said, Yes!
“Bella & Dante’s Oak”
Tree SLP-29
Circumference: 9′ 3″
Canopy: 58′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7544
Adopted by
The Nava Family
In honor of our son and daughter
“Yoda”
Tree SLP-30
Circumference: 8′ 9″
Canopy: 64′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7545
Adopted by
The MacCartee Family
In memory of Big Mac and Steve
“Heart of Oak”
Tree SLP-31
Circumference: 11′ 6″
Canopy: 98′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7546
Adopted by
Ruth & Lee Thorpe
“Mandingo”
Tree SLP-32
Circumference: 12′ 9″
Canopy: 74′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7547
Adopted by
Douglas and Catherine Freeman
Polly
Tree SLP-33
Circumference: 12′ 7″
Canopy: 101′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7548
In honor of Opal Pauline Elarton
“Sylvia”
Tree SLP-34
Circumference: 11′ 9″
Canopy: 65′
Acorn
Live Oak Society Member #7549
Adopted by Janet & James Walters in memory of Sylvia Marshall (tree hugger).
“The Seven Oaks Landmark Oak”
Tree SLP-35
Circumference: 15′ 8″
Canopy: 81′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7489
Adopted by
Nichole & Dan Orvin
Honoring Philip Simmons
“The Ella Sinclair Orvin Oak”
Tree SLP-36
Circumference: 15′ 8″
Canopy: 69′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7488
Adopted by
Nichole & Dan Orvin
In honor of our daughter
“The Clifton Miles Orvin Oak”
Tree SLP-37
Circumference: 18′
Canopy: 82′
Centenarian
Live Oak Society Member #7487
Adopted by
Nichole & Dan Orvin
In honor of our son
“The Daniel Turner Orvin Oak”
Tree SLP-38
Circumference: 13′ 3″
Canopy: 96′
Evergreen
Live Oak Society Member #7486
Adopted by
Nichole & Dan Orvin
In honor of our son
Smythe Park Tree Map
