Travis – TxHTC

Austin Comanche Council Oak

The Treaty Oak in Austin is one of the most famous trees in Texas. Also known as a Comanche Council Oak, its history and previous relationship with American Indians in Texas has been well documented. Its reputation as a historic council tree made it a natural candidate for further research and recognition as a Comanche …Read More

County: Travis

‘Flo’ – The Barton Springs Pecan

Flo, a popular Pecan tree at Barton Springs Pool in Austin had a way of standing out to park visitors. She had a graceful and yet peculiar way of leaning over the pool. This lean, chronicled in the photos below, became more and more exaggerated over time. Flo was the subject of many photographers and …Read More

County: Travis