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Description: "The Big Tree" in Texas refers to a famous Southern live oak tree located in Goose Island State Park near Rockport, Texas. This iconic tree is estimated to be over 1,000 years old and is considered one of the largest and oldest live oak trees in the United States. It has a massive trunk circumference of over 35 feet and a height of around 44 feet. Visitors to Goose Island State Park can marvel at the sheer size and grandeur of The Big Tree, which has become a popular attraction and a symbol of natural beauty and resilience in Texas. The tree's age and impressive size make it a significant landmark and a testament to the enduring power of nature.