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* Our seed is collected from the variety Jefferson which is open pollinated by the varieties Theta and Yamhill. Its late blooming habit and hardiness, combined with high yield offer lots of potential.

* Chinkapin oak can be separated from Q. * Chinkapin oak is generally found on well-drained upland soils derived from limestone or where limestone outcrops occur. The name comes from the resemblance of the leaves to those of a chestnut or chinquapin.

* The Scarlet Oak ( Quercus coccinea ) is an oak in the red oak section Quercus sect. * This tall tree has lustrous almost reflective dark green summer leaves that yield to brilliant reds and scarlets in the fall.

The swamp chestnut oak's bark can be sliced into flexible strips suitable for basket weaving, and for this reason the species is sometimes called the "basket oak". * They closely resembles the chestnut oak Quercus prinus, and for that reason has sometimes...

* Quercus acutissima lives in deciduous forests at altitudes of up to 2,200 metres (7,200 ft) in South Asia and South East Asia. * Most planting in North America was carried out for wildlife food provision, as the species tends to bear heavier crops of...

* The seed can be eaten raw or cooked. * Corylus heterophylla , the Asian Hazel , is a species of hazel native to eastern Asia , from northern China , eastern Mongolia , Korea , Japan , and southeastern Siberia .

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

* Swamp laurel oak is found mostly on alluvial flood plains, from sea level up to 150 m altitude. * It is commonly used as an ornamental tree in landscaping because of its fast growth and pleasing appearance.

It attains a tallow-like consistency on standing and is used to make candles. * An oil is extracted from the seeds.

The dense wood is used for making farm tools and furniture. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus. Stored seed should be cold stratified for 3 - 4 months and sown as early as possible in the year.

* The seed can be eaten raw or cooked. * Corylus heterophylla , the Asian Hazel , is a species of hazel native to eastern Asia , from northern China , eastern Mongolia , Korea , Japan , and southeastern Siberia .

Album has been the primary source of sandalwood and the derived oil. * Sandalwood oil has been widely used in folk medicine for treatment of common colds, bronchitis * The use of S.

* The Quercus macrocarpa or Bur Oak , sometimes spelled Burr Oak , is a species of oak in the white oak section Quercus sect. * Quercus macrocarpa is cultivated by plant nurseries for use in gardens, parks, and as a street tree.

* Q.robur supports the highest biodiversity of insect herbivores of any British plant (>400 spp). Robur is a large deciduous tree 25–35 m tall (exceptionally to 50 m), with lobed and nearly sessile (very short-stalked) leaves 7–14 cm long.

* Trees may live up to 500 years according to the USDA , and a living example of 326 years was noted in 2001 by Orwig et al. * Tolerate: Drought, Dry Soil, Black Walnut, Air Pollution.

* 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). * Willow oaks can grow moderately fast (height growth up to 60 cm / 2 feet a year), and tend to be conic to oblong when...

* The very large showy white flowers and large-leaved, coarse-textured foliage make this an attractive ornamental tree. * A good seed crop occurs only about every 4–5 years. * The fruit is eaten by wildlife, helping disperse the seeds.

* This plant is commonly seen along roadsides and in disturbed places in North America. It is considered a noxious weed in the state of Washington and seems to be tolerated most others.

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

* Q.robur supports the highest biodiversity of insect herbivores of any British plant (>400 spp). Robur is a large deciduous tree 25–35 m tall (exceptionally to 50 m), with lobed and nearly sessile (very short-stalked) leaves 7–14 cm long.

A pink variety of this species is sometimes grown commercially. * Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (formerly Aster novae-angliae), commonly known as the New England aster, is a flowering herbaceous perennial plant in the Asteraceae family.

It is also used in treating kidney diseases. Native to moist prairies and sedge meadows. * Liatris spicata , the dense blazing star or prairie gay feather , is an herbaceous perennial plant native throughout most of eastern North America .

* A perennial weed, to most, with long curly leaves; develops a deep taproot; seed turns brown and remains conspicuous in winter; birdfood, native to Europe and Asia and common in North America.

* Gambel oak ( Quercus gambelii ) is a deciduous small tree or large shrub widespread in the foothills and lower mountain elevations of the central southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico : its range is centered on the Colorado Plateau –...

* Blossoms in May. * Common in mixed and coniferous forests as undergrowth , sometimes, especially in the burned areas and clearings , forms thickets. E Gansu, Hebei, Heilongjiang (Daxinganling), Henan (Funiu Shan), ?Hubei, Jilin (Changbai Shan), Liaoning,...

Seeds are dispersed by birds and mice, but many seeds simply fall to the ground underneath the parent, creating a dense local population. Leaves are ovate, 4-5'' long by 3-4'' wide, arranged oppositely or whorled on stem.

* In the northern part of its range, black oak is a relatively small tree, reaching a height of 20-25 m (65-80 ft) and a diameter of 90 cm (35 in), but it grows larger in the south and center of its range, where heights of up to 42 m (140 ft) are known.