The Mighty Oak

by Bailey Sons – February 15, 2022

Five Strong Deciduous Diamonds

The Oak family of trees has been long known as the hardwoods of the forest or the mighty oak. There are hundreds of different types of Oak trees. Typically, when it comes to landscaping purposes, Oak trees are perfect for providing shade. They're also beautiful color changes during the Autumn months of the year. The average oak can live well past two hundred years old, given the proper living quarters, and this is a pretty easy goal to reach. Oaks can be planted in almost every planting zone the U.S. has to offer. If you'd like to know a little more information about the Oak tree, you've come to the right place. Here is a quick overview of a few different species of oak that you might see around your neck of the woods.

White Oak

The White Oak lives past 450 years old. They're large trees. These trees typically populate the ridges and valleys of the Appalachian Mountains. Like other Oaks, they have acorns, but White Oak acorns aren't others.

White Oak

Willow Oak

The Willow Oak isn’t much like the standard Weeping Willow tree, but it does have one similarity. The leaves on a Willow Oak are long and slender like those of a Weeping Willow. It’s an excellent tree for ornamental uses because it grows pretty quickly. You’ll also find it pretty standard to see them growing near a small creek or stream, as they require the right amount of water.

Willow Oak

Pin Oak

The Pin Oak is a large, luscious oak tree. Its bright green leaves cycle through an array of red, orange, and yellows through the Fall of each year. Like most oaks, the Pin Oak is excellent for ornamental uses and shading when landscaping. They don’t live as long as their relatives, but a good Pin Oak can live to be around 120 years old. You’ll want to avoid eating a Pin Oak acorn, too; they’re not very suitable to the palate.

Pin Oak

Shumard Oak

This oak grows pretty quickly, just as the Willow Oak does. It’s typically a medium-sized tree that grows in more of a triangular shape. The Shumard gets its beautiful Fall colors a little later in the season than other trees, and their acorns don’t start showing up until the tree reaches around 25 years of age. This oak can be found near streams and lakes and sets a beautiful background built solely from nature.

Shumard Oak

Saw Tooth Oak

The Saw Tooth Oak is another in the Red Oak family that proliferates and produces plenty of acorns for the local wildlife. Their acorn's presentation of themselves is a bit different. They grow in what looks like a bit of straw hat, linking them to the tree branches. This oak, in particular, produces a lot more acorns each season than most oaks do.

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Bald Cypress Tree

Bald Cypress Tree

Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) is a deciduous conifer native to the southeastern United States, with a unique appearance and adaptability to wet, swampy environments. Despite being a conifer (usually evergreen), it sheds its needles in the fall, so it’s called “bald.” When young, they have a straight, tapering trunk and a pyramid-shaped canopy that becomes more open and irregular with age. Its tall stature and attractive fall color make it a popular ornamental tree for large landscapes, parks, and waterfronts. The Bald Cypress Tree has an above-average growth rate of over two feet a year, helping it reach its mature height of nearly 70 feet in zones 4 through 10. It endures nearly every soil condition, making it one of nature’s more adaptable varieties. The Bald Cypress Tree and Its Traits While in most planting instances, the tree is thought to be more of a swampy bog tree, contrary to that is the ability of this tree to withstand drought conditions. This deciduous conifer makes a perfect home for many wildlife species in its massive size. The flowers on the tree are faded brownish, not complimenting the diverse leaves of the large tree. An extremely long life can be expected from this pyramidal-shaped tree, making its landscape placement perfect for privacy rows or barrier screens. This tree's speed of growth at nearly two and a half feet a year will provide that screens in record time, making them an excellent landscape choice for those wanting fast results. The Bald Cypress Trees Landscaping Potential As a strong, durable species of trees, they have the great potential to help rehabilitate and refurbish many areas around lakes and streams. It has also been known to help serve those needing to work toward mosquito control as added shading and a living canopy. The ornamental potential for this tree, which was at one time only considered a swamp tree, is tremendous. The Bald Cypress tree's unique leaf or needle appearance makes a beautiful accent for any landscaping design. The Bald Cypress Trees Growing Adaptability Having been found for centuries in swampy areas, this tree has begun to make its way into the Northern United States in locations such as Milwaukee, proving that it can adapt well to different climates and soil conditions. Its robust root system and ability to grow in water make it ideal for stabilizing soils along riverbanks, lakeshores, and wetlands. It’s natural for a bald cypress tree to lose its needles, as it is a deciduous conifer. Unlike most conifers, which retain their needles year-round, bald cypress sheds its needles in the fall, a process that gives it its “bald” name. However, needle loss outside the normal seasonal pattern may indicate environmental stress or other issues. If it happens in the growing season (spring/summer) or if the tree seems unhealthy, evaluate its water needs, check for pests, or address any root or soil issues.

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White Oak Seedlings

White Oak Seedlings

White Oak Seedlings are offspring of a highly adaptable tree that will grow up to 80 feet tall and spread out as wide as it is tall. While it prefers to live in acidic, well-drained soil, it will thrive almost anywhere you plant it. This tree is pyramidal when it is young, but it develops a nicely rounded canopy when mature. This species grows a very deep taproot, so plant it where the soil is loose if you want the tree to grow as tall as possible. The Stunning Leaves Of White Oak Seedlings As soon as spring arrives, this tree will start growing pinkish leaves up to 9 inches long with five to seven lobes. Once days become longer and the leaves mature slightly, they turn dark green. Autumn leaf color varies from brown to deep red. White Oak Seedlings Flowers In the late spring, White Oak Seedlings produce male and female flowers that are hard to notice among their leaves. Some of these yellowish-green flowers are male, while others are female. The flowers may be replaced by acorns every four to ten years. Acorns rarely occur until the tree is 20 years old and seldom happen before it is 50 years old. These acorns may be up to 0.75 inches long and have a warty cap. Planting White Oak Seedlings Plant White Oak Seedlings where they can get full sun. When these trees are young, they have some shade tolerance; when planting, mulch near the tree to avoid nutrient competition with grass and watch your tree thrive. You will love watching the tree grow about 18 inches yearly. Its gorgeous leaves, which alter colors throughout the year, keep this tree visually interesting. Hardy Planting Zone- 3 to 9 Bloom Season (if any) - Spring Bloom Color – Yellowish-green Height at Maturity –Up to 80 feet tall Soil Type Preferred- Acidic well-drained loam Sun or Shade-Full sun
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Willow Oak Tree

Willow Oak Tree

Willow Oak Trees grow best in zones 5 to 9 and need to be planted in a spacious area to make room for their growth. They can grow up to 40 to 75 feet tall in their lifetime and reach their mature height in about two years. The tree can spread out to reach up to 25 to 50 feet from its trunk. The leaves of the tree are shaped like willow leaves, which is where it gets its name. Willow Oak Tree's Requirements Willow Oak Trees have bright green, oblong leaves up to 4 inches long. Small yellow-green flowers grow in spring before leaf growth begins. After 15 years of age, the tree starts producing acorns. The deciduous tree works in most soil types, only requiring it to be well-draining to prevent root rot. If a large tree is preferred, planting in a location that receives full sun is needed. Pruning Willow Oak Tree  Willow Oak Tree can tolerate partial shade, but its branches will be weaker and unable to support a larger size. The tree requires regular watering during its root establishment but can tolerate drought conditions after they are set. In a typical tree, pruning is only needed to remove dead branches and to shape the tree if desired. Regular pruning will be required to prevent upper limbs from growing straggly toward the sun if planted in a lower-light area. Upper branches should be cut back to allow more energy to build a more substantial structure. They are typically grown for the shade their large forms can produce. Willow Oak Tree's Attributes Hardy Planting Zone - Grows best in zones 5 to 9 Bloom Season (if any) - Spring Bloom Color - Yellow-green Height at Maturity - Reaches 40 to 75 feet tall Soil Type Preferred - Well-drained, loamy soil Sun or Shade - Full sun
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Pin Oak Trees

Pin Oak Tree

Pin Oak Trees are hardy trees used in landscaping. They grow in a pyramid-like shape and have a dense canopy, which gives them a unique silhouette. At the top of the tree, the branches point upwards. The middle and lower branches hang to the side or below the tree. The bark of the tree is smooth. As the trees grow older, they develop deeper fissures in the trunk. The Pin Oak Tree Has Acorns In late spring, after the last frost, they produce yellow-green catkins and begin to sprout leaves. Their leaves are distinctive; each has five lobes separated by deep sinuses. In the summer, the leaves are dark and glossy green. In the autumn, they become a beautiful orange or bronze. These trees' acorns are about half an inch long and require multiple seasons to develop fully. Pin Oak Tree Lives For Over 100 Years Pin Oak Trees are fast growers but have a shorter lifespan than other species. They only live to be about 120 years old, while other trees in their family can reach a few centuries. It also differs from other species because its root system is shallow rather than deep and robust. They grow well in wetland or clay soil and can tolerate occasional flooding. Alkaline soils should be avoided with this species of oak. They risk turning yellow when the environment has a high pH content. Wildlife Loves Pin Oak Trees The acorns of the trees will attract a variety of wildlife. Deer, squirrels, ducks, and rabbits will need the acorns that fall to the ground. Pin Oak Tree Hardy Planting Zone- Zones 4-8 Bloom Season (if any) - Late spring Bloom Color - Yellow-green Height at Maturity - 65' to 70' Soil Type Preferred- Acidic, wet soil Sun or Shade - Full sun
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Bald Cypress Tree

Bald Cypress Tree

Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) is a deciduous conifer native to the southeastern United States, with a unique appearance and adaptability to wet, swampy environments. Despite being a conifer (usually evergreen), it sheds its needles in the fall, so it’s called “bald.” When young, they have a straight, tapering trunk and a pyramid-shaped canopy that becomes more open and irregular with age. Its tall stature and attractive fall color make it a popular ornamental tree for large landscapes, parks, and waterfronts. The Bald Cypress Tree has an above-average growth rate of over two feet a year, helping it reach its mature height of nearly 70 feet in zones 4 through 10. It endures nearly every soil condition, making it one of nature’s more adaptable varieties. The Bald Cypress Tree and Its Traits While in most planting instances, the tree is thought to be more of a swampy bog tree, contrary to that is the ability of this tree to withstand drought conditions. This deciduous conifer makes a perfect home for many wildlife species in its massive size. The flowers on the tree are faded brownish, not complimenting the diverse leaves of the large tree. An extremely long life can be expected from this pyramidal-shaped tree, making its landscape placement perfect for privacy rows or barrier screens. This tree's speed of growth at nearly two and a half feet a year will provide that screens in record time, making them an excellent landscape choice for those wanting fast results. The Bald Cypress Trees Landscaping Potential As a strong, durable species of trees, they have the great potential to help rehabilitate and refurbish many areas around lakes and streams. It has also been known to help serve those needing to work toward mosquito control as added shading and a living canopy. The ornamental potential for this tree, which was at one time only considered a swamp tree, is tremendous. The Bald Cypress tree's unique leaf or needle appearance makes a beautiful accent for any landscaping design. The Bald Cypress Trees Growing Adaptability Having been found for centuries in swampy areas, this tree has begun to make its way into the Northern United States in locations such as Milwaukee, proving that it can adapt well to different climates and soil conditions. Its robust root system and ability to grow in water make it ideal for stabilizing soils along riverbanks, lakeshores, and wetlands. It’s natural for a bald cypress tree to lose its needles, as it is a deciduous conifer. Unlike most conifers, which retain their needles year-round, bald cypress sheds its needles in the fall, a process that gives it its “bald” name. However, needle loss outside the normal seasonal pattern may indicate environmental stress or other issues. If it happens in the growing season (spring/summer) or if the tree seems unhealthy, evaluate its water needs, check for pests, or address any root or soil issues.

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White Oak Seedlings

White Oak Seedlings

White Oak Seedlings are offspring of a highly adaptable tree that will grow up to 80 feet tall and spread out as wide as it is tall. While it prefers to live in acidic, well-drained soil, it will thrive almost anywhere you plant it. This tree is pyramidal when it is young, but it develops a nicely rounded canopy when mature. This species grows a very deep taproot, so plant it where the soil is loose if you want the tree to grow as tall as possible. The Stunning Leaves Of White Oak Seedlings As soon as spring arrives, this tree will start growing pinkish leaves up to 9 inches long with five to seven lobes. Once days become longer and the leaves mature slightly, they turn dark green. Autumn leaf color varies from brown to deep red. White Oak Seedlings Flowers In the late spring, White Oak Seedlings produce male and female flowers that are hard to notice among their leaves. Some of these yellowish-green flowers are male, while others are female. The flowers may be replaced by acorns every four to ten years. Acorns rarely occur until the tree is 20 years old and seldom happen before it is 50 years old. These acorns may be up to 0.75 inches long and have a warty cap. Planting White Oak Seedlings Plant White Oak Seedlings where they can get full sun. When these trees are young, they have some shade tolerance; when planting, mulch near the tree to avoid nutrient competition with grass and watch your tree thrive. You will love watching the tree grow about 18 inches yearly. Its gorgeous leaves, which alter colors throughout the year, keep this tree visually interesting. Hardy Planting Zone- 3 to 9 Bloom Season (if any) - Spring Bloom Color – Yellowish-green Height at Maturity –Up to 80 feet tall Soil Type Preferred- Acidic well-drained loam Sun or Shade-Full sun
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Willow Oak Tree

Willow Oak Tree

Willow Oak Trees grow best in zones 5 to 9 and need to be planted in a spacious area to make room for their growth. They can grow up to 40 to 75 feet tall in their lifetime and reach their mature height in about two years. The tree can spread out to reach up to 25 to 50 feet from its trunk. The leaves of the tree are shaped like willow leaves, which is where it gets its name. Willow Oak Tree's Requirements Willow Oak Trees have bright green, oblong leaves up to 4 inches long. Small yellow-green flowers grow in spring before leaf growth begins. After 15 years of age, the tree starts producing acorns. The deciduous tree works in most soil types, only requiring it to be well-draining to prevent root rot. If a large tree is preferred, planting in a location that receives full sun is needed. Pruning Willow Oak Tree  Willow Oak Tree can tolerate partial shade, but its branches will be weaker and unable to support a larger size. The tree requires regular watering during its root establishment but can tolerate drought conditions after they are set. In a typical tree, pruning is only needed to remove dead branches and to shape the tree if desired. Regular pruning will be required to prevent upper limbs from growing straggly toward the sun if planted in a lower-light area. Upper branches should be cut back to allow more energy to build a more substantial structure. They are typically grown for the shade their large forms can produce. Willow Oak Tree's Attributes Hardy Planting Zone - Grows best in zones 5 to 9 Bloom Season (if any) - Spring Bloom Color - Yellow-green Height at Maturity - Reaches 40 to 75 feet tall Soil Type Preferred - Well-drained, loamy soil Sun or Shade - Full sun
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Pin Oak Trees

Pin Oak Tree

Pin Oak Trees are hardy trees used in landscaping. They grow in a pyramid-like shape and have a dense canopy, which gives them a unique silhouette. At the top of the tree, the branches point upwards. The middle and lower branches hang to the side or below the tree. The bark of the tree is smooth. As the trees grow older, they develop deeper fissures in the trunk. The Pin Oak Tree Has Acorns In late spring, after the last frost, they produce yellow-green catkins and begin to sprout leaves. Their leaves are distinctive; each has five lobes separated by deep sinuses. In the summer, the leaves are dark and glossy green. In the autumn, they become a beautiful orange or bronze. These trees' acorns are about half an inch long and require multiple seasons to develop fully. Pin Oak Tree Lives For Over 100 Years Pin Oak Trees are fast growers but have a shorter lifespan than other species. They only live to be about 120 years old, while other trees in their family can reach a few centuries. It also differs from other species because its root system is shallow rather than deep and robust. They grow well in wetland or clay soil and can tolerate occasional flooding. Alkaline soils should be avoided with this species of oak. They risk turning yellow when the environment has a high pH content. Wildlife Loves Pin Oak Trees The acorns of the trees will attract a variety of wildlife. Deer, squirrels, ducks, and rabbits will need the acorns that fall to the ground. Pin Oak Tree Hardy Planting Zone- Zones 4-8 Bloom Season (if any) - Late spring Bloom Color - Yellow-green Height at Maturity - 65' to 70' Soil Type Preferred- Acidic, wet soil Sun or Shade - Full sun
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