The York County Courthouse Deodar Cedar
On August 25, 2023 TreesSC presented the 2022 Heritage Tree award. The winner for 2022 was a Deodar Cedar on the front lawn of the York County Courthouse The Courthouse, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, had just been renovated to its original splendor in 2016, The tree was saved by the York County Council when many local residents strongly objected to replacing the tree with a new one as a part of the renovation.
This Deodar Cedar is a focal point for the City of York and the County. The tree has a graceful form as only deodars can exhibit. Deodars also produce an aromatic oil that naturally discourages insects. This 80 year old tree has historical, community and cultural significance to the City of York, the County and the state.
TreesSC has been presenting the Heritage Tree Award each year since 2004. Heritage Trees are selected through a nomination process that is based on several factors: the tree’s significance to the community (historical, cultural and/or social); demonstrated community value and appreciation and a commitment to maintenance. The nominated tree or grove of trees must also be located on property within South Carolina that is accessible to the public at no charge. The bronze plaque that is placed as a marker at each Heritage Tree is sponsored by Bartlett Tree Experts.
Other Heritage Award recipients include: The Angel Oak in Charleston, Aiken’s Oak Allee, the Wade Hampton Oak in Conway, the Horseshoe at the University of South Carolina, the Deerhead Oak in McClellanville, the White Oak in Irmo, the Clemson University Centennial Bur Oak, the Southern Magnolia at Winthrop University, live oaks at Columbia’s Trinity Episcopal Church and the Eastern Allee of magnolias at Redcliffe Plantation Historic Site in Beech Island. Check out the full list of Heritage Trees at TreesSC.org.
We recommend visiting all the Heritage Trees around the state!
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