Connecticut State Tree

Connecticut designated the historic Charter Oak as the official state tree. The Charter Oak was a white oak tree (Quercus albus) that fell during a great storm in 1856 at well over 200 years of age. It's memory continues as a symbol of the love of freedom that inspired our colonial ancestors to resist tyranny and demand liberty (read about the hiding of King Charles II's charter in the majestic oak tree on the state of Connecticut's official website). The Charter Oak is also featured on the Connecticut state quarter: Connecticut became the 5th state in 1788 (see statehood order) - Connecticut's state quarter features the historic Charter Oak - public domain image on Wikipedia - see all 50 state quarters photo of oak leaves and acorns courtesy The Best Links.com: Oak free to use for non-commercial purposes


Source:	State of Connecticut - Sites, Seals and Symbols: CT.gov
Links:	State Trees - 50 States List