300+ Year Old Oak Tree is Thriving in West Chicago

Only 17% of the region's oak ecosystem remains. We're losing our old oaks--and young oaks aren't replacing them. Yet, this over 300 year old oak tree stands resiliently in West Chicago, IL.
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[@donaldcooley7837]

Cool. I thought one of my red oaks might be close to oldest and/or biggest. It's 46" diameter, so a foot less than that beauty. And red oaks grow faster than white, so its probably a good deal younger. I DO have a nice stand of that vast oak forest you describe, though, with about 20 white and a few smaller red. Sadly have lost 7 since we moved here 45 years ago, but do have youngsters coming.

[@fredmcguire6728]

Great story JIm would be nice to see more videos like this.

[@bobcago1972]

I have a big box of acorns from this tree im hoping to find a home for. Been giving them out the last 2 weeks

[@Amazonianmidwestern]

Great tree... I'm allergic to Oaks...
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[@GoneFishingNow]

Lovely to see this. That oak looks to be in great condition. I found a 400 year old oak tree yesterday here in Ireland. Its trunk measured 6.3meters. The vid is here th-cam.com/video/fhu6iN8R2Uw/w-d-xo.html

[@TheConservationFoundation]

That is a massive, beautiful tree! Thanks for sharing.

[@soulfulleaders]

we have a beautiful, old, white oak that is dying. Is there anything we can do to help it?

[@davissmith9723]

Location?

[@TheConservationFoundation]

This oak is located at a private home in West Chicago, IL!

[@davissmith9723]

@@TheConservationFoundation Yes I know but if big tree enthusiasts wanted to find out...then what could we do??