Oak Tree as Featured

Many people choose the oak tree as a way to add beauty and shade to their landscapes. But many property owners don’t know about some of its fascinating facts. We will feature this popular species to inform you about its history and care and other useful information.

Interesting facts about oak trees

• Oak trees’ trunks and leaves were used in Israel to build ships, canes and yokes for oxen.

• Because of its strong symbolism of strength and endurance, the oak tree was chosen as the country’s national tree by many countries. Some German coins have oak branches. The oak tree was named America's National Tree in 2004 after Congress passed legislation. France, Germany, England, and Lithuania have also selected oak trees to be their national tree.

• The strength of the oak tree is well-known around the globe. It has been used to decorate documents, stamps and seals, as well as other symbolic objects.

• Guinness World Records included an oak tree over 1,000 years old. This tree was referred to as Bowthorpe Oak in Bourne (Lincolnshire).

• Oak trees are highly sought after by businesses and homeowners for their resilience and royal appearance.

Is your climate suitable for oak tree growth?

Oak trees are happy in any climate, whether it is dry, like deserts, with moist winter seasons, dry summer months, or subtropical rain forests. There are many species, some of which are evergreens, such as the live oak, while others are deciduous.

USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9 are where white oaks flourish, while red oaks thrive between zones 3 and 8. USDA zones 9 to 10 are the best for live oaks, but the Quercus Virginiana live oak can also thrive in zone 8.

Care for oak trees

Oak trees are tall and can reach great heights. They also have large canopies, so it is crucial to plant them where there is enough space. Power lines can be a problem. Consider where power lines might be.

It is important to plant oak trees in soil that drains well. For the first two to 3 weeks of life, water the tree every day until the water reaches its planting depth. You will only need water to maintain your plants for weeks four to five. The watering frequency can be decreased to once per week from the sixth week onwards. It is enough to water the oak trees for about an inch per week, then another inch every couple of weeks during the second. Overwatering oak trees can cause root rot.

March, April, May, and June are the months in which oak trees pollinate. This means allergy sufferers can experience a runny or itchy nose, sneezing or coughing, as well as other common symptoms such as itchy eyes, sneezing, headaches, and itchy eyes.

Pruning and trimming are crucial to the health and beauty of your oak tree. Let the professionals do this.