Champion Tree

Located just outside and to the left of the south-facing central doors of the Overman Student Center is a champion tree – a tree that is the largest of its species in a given year, according to a database maintained by the Forest Service. This particular tree is a water oak that stands 52 feet tall, is 12 feet 3 inches in circumference, and has a crown of 81 feet, earning it 219 points and the title of State Champion in 2017. It's tucked into a corner on the south side of the Overman Student Center and has a view of the nearby Oval. Thousands of students, staff, faculty, and community members have walked by it every day for decades.