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Kyle to Relocate 400-Year-Old 'Jolene' Oak This Fall in $932,800 Move

Officials say the transplant will clear a traffic pinch point on Old Stagecoach Road.

Overview

  • The city finalized a roughly $932,800 plan to move the Old Stagecoach Heritage Oak to a new location a quarter-mile north.
  • The relocation is slated for this fall with an estimated 30-day move and post-relocation care extending through 2027.
  • Environmental Design, Inc. will provide 24 months of care that includes irrigation, annual mulching, and monthly arborist inspections.
  • City-commissioned arborists cautioned that survival is not guaranteed, and officials committed to long-term maintenance to maximize the tree’s chances.
  • The 51-inch-diameter live oak sits within six inches of the pavement; after protests and a 2,000-plus-signature petition, officials chose relocation over removal or road realignment.