The Ruxton Liberty Tree, a majestic white oak, has stood witness to nearly four centuries of history from its vantage point alongside what is now Bellona Avenue.

“An oak is the best tree to choose because it is the No. 1 plant for supporting the food web, ” says University of Delaware ...

We can confidently call it the state’s largest Bebb oak, according to the 2025 Michigan Big Tree Register, which measured it at a girth of 245 inches, a height of 78 feet, and a crown spread of 122 ...