A website from UGA Cooperative Extension

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Famous “Shawshank” tree falls

The content on this page is retained only for recordkeeping, historical reference, or research. These materials are preserved in their original form and may not meet current WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.

These archived materials are not required to be remediated. However, we remain committed to equitable access. If you need an accessible version of any archived item to participate in our current programs and services, we will provide one when feasible upon request at caesweb@uga.edu.

One of my favorite movies is “The Shawshank Redemption”, and according to IMDB, it is the highest-rated movie in their database.  One of the pivotal scenes late in the movie revolves around a secret cache hidden near an ancient oak tree.  This iconic 200-year-old tree, which was filmed in Mansfield, Ohio, fell down this week after high winds ripped it apart five years after lightning damaged several parts of the tree.  You can read about it at CNN at https://www.cnn.com/2016/07/22/entertainment/oak-tree-from-shawshank-redemption-falls/index.html.

Source: CNN
Source: CNN
Posted in: ,