Avalon Academy Houston Live Oak

In the heart of Montrose, a quiet guardian has stood watch for generations—her branches wide, her presence steady—and now she is officially honored by the Texas Historic Tree Coalition as a Texas Heritage Tree. The Avalon Academy ‘Angel’ began her life not as one but times three – three individual live oaks, gracefully grown together …Read More

County: Harris

Houston Montrose Post Oak Trees at Magnolia Cemetery

As post oaks are prone to rapid decline in disturbed or developed habitats, the Three Sisters of Montrose at Magnolia Cemetery of Houston stand out as survivors of harsh abuse. Originally in a pastoral setting on the south side of Buffalo Bayou, these post oaks have witnessed the founding of Magnolia Cemetery, the incursion of …Read More

County: Harris