The largest registered live oak in North America stands in the front yard of a private residence in Mandeville's historic Lewisburg neighborhood — and has served as president of the Live Oak Society since 1968. Estimated between 600 and 1,500 years old, it measures 41 feet 3 inches in girth with a limb spread exceeding 153 feet — more than twice its height. Father Rouquette is believed to have preached to the Lacomb Choctaw community beneath its branches. Named for the owner who was one of seven sisters; visible from the street at 200 Fountain St. Free.
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- ·The Seven Sisters Oak is the largest registered live oak in North America.
- ·It stands in Mandeville's Lewisburg neighborhood and is 41'3" in girth.
- ·The tree's limb spread exceeds 153 feet — more than twice its height.
- ·It has served as president of the Live Oak Society since 1968.
- ·Visitor tip: the tree is on private property; view from the public right-of-way on Fountain Street.
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