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Rock River Oakwood Passage

Landmark Shagbark Hickory #1214

with 1 Spreading Right & 500 reforestation saplings

$16,900

Starting at $351/mo
This towering tree is sure to welcome you, as it stands just off the gravel drive. It offers a convenient and spacious location, distinctive shaggy bark, and remarkable size. It also provides a home for bats!
Rare find! Only 1 similar tree remains
View from tree

Your price of $16,900 fully covers:
As part of your purchase, we’ll place 7% in a trust for the perpetual stewardship of the forest.
As part of your purchase, we’ll place 7% in a trust for the perpetual stewardship of the forest.
Your tree in a forest we are protecting.
Your tree in a forest we are protecting.
The exclusive right to spread ashes and place a memorial marker beneath your tree.
The exclusive right to spread ashes and place a memorial marker beneath your tree.
Right to purchase additional spreadings, now or in the future.
Right to purchase additional spreadings, now or in the future.
500 reforestation saplings planted in your honor.
500 reforestation saplings planted in your honor.
Access for you and your loved ones to the entire forest and Welcome House.
Access for you and your loved ones to the entire forest and Welcome House.

This Midwest native is named for its bark, which peels away in large, flat, curving plates, giving the tree a shaggy appearance.

  • As a member of the walnut family, the nuts of the Shagbark Hickory can be enjoyed by both humans and wildlife
  • Can grow up 110 feet tall with a max diameter of 25 inches
  • Under ideal conditions, Shagbark Hickory trees can live up to 200 years
  • Its wood is used by barbecue enthusiasts for the wonderful smoked flavor it imparts to food
  • Hickory wood is known for being strong and shock-resistant, making it ideal for crafting tools and equipment

Visiting the forest

You and your loved ones can visit your tree and the entire forest during the spring, summer, and fall. The Rock River forest is open for regular visiting hours from April–October, Thursday–Monday. Just contact our team to make an appointment in advance. We’ll share travel recommendations to make the experience special.

We are currently open for visits by appointment. We look forward to hosting you soon.