Discover why the mighty Oak Tree was officially designated as the National Tree of the U.S. in 2004, symbolizing strength, ...

A Large Oak Tree Can Drop 10,000 Acorns in One Year . The nuts of oak trees are hugely popular with wildlife. In the U.S., acorns represent a major food source for more than 100 vertebrate species ...

Oak Origins: From Acorns to Species and the Tree of Life by Andrew L. Hipp. Illustrated by Rachel D. Davis. University of Chicago Press, 2024 ($35) In many parts of the world, if you take a walk ...