A Tragic Beauty (Southern Live Oak)

<p>This week we chat about the famous southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) of the southeastern United States. A tree that has had many different identities, we discuss how this tree was the base of naval power during the height of colonialism and beyond, and how it's both gorgeous yet also fraught with imagery of a sordid past.</p><p><br></p><p>Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex Crowson</p><p><br></p><p>Support the pod and become a Treemium Member</p><p>Follow along on Instagram</p><p>Find Arbortrary merch on o...