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Published:May 26, 2015

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William Howard Oak

William Howard Oak: This is the largest live oak on Ocracoke Island, measuring 17′ 0″ in girth, with a spread of about 57′. This tree is measured about three feet from the ground, immediately below where the trunk splits into five main branches. It resides on Howard Street and is named for the island’s last colonial owner, and quartermaster to Blackbeard the pirate.

Directions: From NC Highway 12 walk down Howard Street, a one-land unpaved road, about 300′. On the right, about 50′ from the lane, against the wooden fence, in the yard of the small cottage, “58 on Howard,” you will see the William Howard Oak.

Howard Street Sentinel

Howard Street Sentinel: Although this tree, the second largest live oak on the island, is technically smaller than the William Howard Oak (it’s girth, measured at 4′ above the ground is 13′ 09″), it does not branch so close to the ground, making its massive trunk more noticeable. At about 63′, it’s spread is larger than the William Howard Oak. For these reasons, and the fact that it is so close to the lane, many people consider it a more impressive tree.

Directions: From the William Howard Oak walk about 200′ down the lane. Howard Street Sentinel grows on the left, just on the other side of the wooden fence. It is nearly impossible to miss.

Mary Ruth Oak

Mary Ruth Oak: This impressive live oak also lives on Howard Street. Named after the great-granddaughter of Captain George Gregory Howard (you can see his large two story house with red trim and widow’s walk nearby), this tree measures 11′ 02″ in girth, with a spread of about 57′. It is the fourth largest live oak on Ocracoke.

Directions: Continue down Howard Street about 100′. On your right, on a small hill you will see this stately tree about 50′ on the other side of the fence.