The Big Tree, Rockport

The tree retained that title until 2003, when a larger oak was discovered in Brazoria County, Texas.

All that remained were the ruins of a few old shellcrete (oyster shell concrete) homes, a Catholic chapel, and the "Big Tree".

According to climatologists, the "Big Tree" has survived from anywhere between forty and fifty major hurricanes, including the most recent, Harvey,[2] as well as numerous floods, droughts and wildfires.

These oak trees can be found from Texas to Florida with their range extending northward to Virginia.

The largest examples tend to grow further inland, while live oaks in coastal regions are usually smaller.