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It is confined to acidic soils, and does not tolerate limestone , and grows at low altitudes from sea level up to 350 m. * It is naturally a wetland tree, and develops a shallow, fibrous root system, unlike many oaks , which have a strong, deep taproot...

* It is a medium-sized tree growing to 20-30 m tall (exceptionally to 39 m), with a trunk up to 1-1.5 m diameter (exceptionally 2 m). * The tree starts acorn production around 15 years of age, earlier than many oak species.

It is adapted to wet, swampy areas, such as along ponds and stream banks, but can also tolerate well-drained sites and even heavy, compacted soils. * Water oak grows well along small streams or moist upland soils with 1270 to 1520 mm (50 to 60 in) annual...

* Normally not a very tall tree, typically 65–85 feet (19.5-25.5 m) tall at maturity, it nonetheless becomes quite massive and its lower branches are apt to reach far out laterally parallel to the ground.

* Swamp laurel oak is found mostly on alluvial flood plains, from sea level up to 150 m altitude. * Laurel oak is a medium sized, mostly deciduous oak of the red oak group that typically grows to 40-60' (less frequently to 100') tall with a broad, rounded...

It is cultivated at least as far north as Ottawa, Ontario and as far south as Lake Worth, Florida. * Shumard Oak lumber is grouped with other Red Oak lumber for use in flooring, furniture, interior trim, decorative molding, paneling, and cabinetry.

* The bark is a medium gray and somewhat rugged. It has been planted in many climates, ranging northwards to Anchorage, Alaska, and as far south as Mission, Texas. * Bur Oak typically grows in the open, away from forest canopy.

* The seed is eaten raw or cooked. The seed is up to 3cm long. Rather thin-shelled, the seed is small and sweet. The seed ripens in late autumn and, when stored in its shell in a cool place, will keep for at least 6 months.

When kept in a cool place, and not shelled, the seed should store for at least 12 months. The seed ripens in mid to late autumn and will probably need to be protected from squirrels.

* The swamp white oak is a medium-sized tree of America's north central and northeastern mixed forests. * Wildlife such as deer, ducks, and geese, as well as other animals are attracted to this tree when acorns are dropping in the fall.

It is also a smaller tree, not exceeding 1 m in trunk diameter (to 2.5 m diameter in southern live oak), with more erect branching and a less wide crown. Unlike Coastal live oak, acorns are spindle-shaped (fusiform), narrowed at the base.

The oil from the seeds may be processed into soap or lubricants. * The wood does not resist water, so it is not considered good timber, but it is used for growing shiitake mushrooms.

The twigs are smooth, reddish-green, becoming light gray in their second year, finally dark brown or brownish gray, marked with dark wart-like excrescences. It is a useful timber tree that is native from Canada west to North Dakota, south to Virginia...

Beautiful specimen tree. Grows 50-60 feet in height. Grows the same as River's Beech but leaves have a striking pink and white edge.

Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Shipped unbranched, 3-4 feet.The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates.

It is cultivated at least as far north as Ottawa, Ontario and as far south as Lake Worth, Florida. * Shumard Oak lumber is grouped with other Red Oak lumber for use in flooring, furniture, interior trim, decorative molding, paneling, and cabinetry.

It typically grows to around 65 ft (20 m) tall, though the tallest specimen currently known is over 42m tall. However, the swamp chestnut oak is a larger tree which differs in preferred habitat, and the bark does not have the distinctive deep, rugged...

They really are perfect hearts! * The fruit is a nut , produced in bunches of 4-10 together; the nut is spherical, 3-5 cm long and broad, surrounded by a green husk before maturity in mid autumn.

It is the primary source of cork for wine bottle stoppers and other uses, such as cork flooring. Wine corks represent 15% of cork usage by weight but 66% of revenues. * The harvesting of cork does not harm the tree, in fact, no trees are cut down during...

Dislikes dry soils. A fast-growing tree, especially in its first few years from seed. Tolerates light shade, though it fruits better in a sunny position. * Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position.

It typically grows to around 65 ft (20 m) tall, though the tallest specimen currently known is over 42m tall. However, the swamp chestnut oak is a larger tree which differs in preferred habitat, and the bark does not have the distinctive deep, rugged...

It is the primary source of cork for wine bottle stoppers and other uses, such as cork flooring. Wine corks represent 15% of cork usage by weight but 66% of revenues. * The harvesting of cork does not harm the tree, in fact, no trees are cut down during...

* Leaves to 6"; small flower clusters; young branches red; rounded fruit; native to southeast Europe and western Asia. * Tilia dasystyla is a deciduous lime tree species .

* Two species have been found in east Texas and in the zone from Maryland south to northern Florida. Southern sugar maple ACBA3 Summary Duration Perennial Growth Habit Tree Native Status L48 (N) Federal T/E Status National Wetland Indicator Morphology/Physiology...

* Depending on the growing conditions, live oaks vary from the shrubby to large and spreading: typical open-grown trees reach 15 meters (50 feet) in height, but may span nearly 50 meters.

* Most planting in North America was carried out for wildlife food provision, as the species tends to bear heavier crops of acorns than other native American oak species. * Quercus acutissima lives in deciduous forests at altitudes of up to 2,200 metres...

* Wood was once used by early settlers in the midwest for shingles, hence the common name. Reaches its largest size in southern Illinois and Indiana. Specific epithet comes from Latin and means to place in an overlapping order, as with tile or shingles.