Part of New Orleans' southern charm comes from its green canopy of live oak trees. Many of those trees have been standing in water for more than a week, depriving their roots of oxygen.

Sandy Furano moved back to her native New Orleans in 2021 after decades in California and bought a 100-year-old home in Carrollton. She restored it to its former, understated elegance.

Oaks of the Old Grove, City Park City Park's Old Grove, between Bayou Metairie and City Park Avenue, is home to New Orleans' oldest oaks, including the Anseman and McDonogh oaks , which the park ...

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Parks and Parkways Director Michael Karam held a news conference on Thursday, Sept. 7 to provide updates on the city’s live oaks after a second large tree fell.

How much protection do New Orleans’ trees need? It will be discussed Monday afternoon at City Hall. The majestic live oaks lining St. Charles Avenue and other historic neighborhoods are symbols ...

The city’s live oaks, in particular — the massive, gnarly trees that give New Orleans so much of its shade and character — braved Katrina with particular aplomb.

NEW ORLEANS — Parks and Parkways say the tree that came down on South Carrollton Avenue on Tuesday was inspected and deemed to be healthy. ... Two other live oaks also had to be addressed this week.

Thanksgiving in New Orleans marks the start of the annual ‘Celebration in the Oaks’ in City Park. This event, a tradition since the 1980s, runs for 37 days, ending on Dec. 30.

Part of New Orleans' southern charm comes from its green canopy of live oak trees. Many of those trees have been standing in water for more than a week, depriving their roots of oxygen.

Part of New Orleans' southern charm comes from its green canopy of live oak trees. Many of those trees have been standing in water for more than a week, depriving their roots of oxygen.