Hatteras Island was once covered in oak trees so large two grown people could not join arms around them. While a few survive, most were cut down many years ago for timber, much of it for shipbuilding. Magnificant oaks over time were replaced by scrub oaks and non-native pines.
The Inn's gardeners have determined to make our small dent by growing oaks to gift to you. Last year, we germinated Laurel oaks, all now one year old seedlings. Stop by the Inn; you'll find 40 Laurel oaks from small to large lining the retaining wall just before the restaurant entrance. Please bring a container as we plan to make this an annual event. We'll need the containers for 100 live oaks germinated this spring to give away next spring. Take a tree, leave the container upside down or drop it off at our front desk.
Hatteras Island was once covered in oak trees so large two grown people could not join arms around them. While a few survive, most were cut down many years ago for timber, much of it for shipbuilding. Magnificant oaks over time were replaced by scrub oaks and non-native pines.
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Hatteras Island was once covered in oak trees so large two grown people could not join arms around them. While a few survive, most were cut down... See More
