1.2M views · 21K reactions | I'm challenging you to grow a native oak tree from an acorn this fall! It can be a fun and fulfilling activity, and it's a great one to get the kids involved too. Native oaks are incredibly valuable for wildlife. They support tons of insects, mammals, and birds. #oaks #nativeoaks #nativeplants #quercus #plants #gardening #oaktree #acorns #growth | Andrew The Arborist | Facebook

One of the toughest trees in North America is the Burr Oak. Climate change, researchers say that this tree is one of the best that will be able to adapt to our changing climate. It also supports more than 2000 species of native insect 500 of which or caterpillars! This tree is also able to withstand fire and will live for hundreds of years. I can’t always respond to comments so for those of you that are experienced gardeners, please jump in and help as much as you can. I am a Garden Coach locate

The Dwarf Chinkapin Oak (Quercus prinoides) is a small, shrubby oak native to barren, dry, sandy sites throughout various regions of the eastern and central US. In my home state of Pennsylvania, it is mostly limited to serpentine barrens, fire-prone sites, and otherwise harsh areas where large trees cannot usually grow. Within the past few years, especially because of the work / research of Dr. Doug Tallamy (Homegrown National Park), demand for this small oak species has increased. This species