CBS News: Crews start taking down beloved 600-year-old white oak tree.
A much younger 25-foot white oak grew from an acorn that fell from the gigantic mother tree. It was planted in the cemetery with enough space to grow for years to come.
When Princeton's beloved Mercer Oak finally passed away, locals donated some of the 'children'. Always ask around. You'd be surprised how many seed and acorn collectors still exist.