Why Houston's oldest tree needs a new identity

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View in browser   Top Story Why Houston's oldest tree needs a new identity Houston is home to a centuries-old tree in search of a new identity.  Located near the corner of Bagby and Capitol streets in downtown Houston, a massive, 400-year-old tree dubbed the "Old Hanging Oak" is believed to be the city's longest-surviving tree. With a little luck and ingenuity, it will outlive us all.  What we should let die, however, is the fake story of the oak's morbid tenure as hanging gallows. Read More » Unsubscribe  |  Manage Preferences  |  Privacy Notice Chron.com 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027 © 2021 Hearst Communications