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EVENTS |
Sense of Community on KSMU 91.1 FM story on the Centennial Project and Arboretum- Dec. 20, 2004
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| Mapping the Past and GIS Day Events - Nov. 17, 2004 |
Centennial Arporetum Tags go up! (Fall 2004) |
Download a 2005 Calendar (here) |
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White
Oak (Quercus alba)
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Fagaceae
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tree
#181 in summer
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above image to see a larger map
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| Native
to: |
| Missouri |
| Leaf
Arrangement and Shape: |
| Alternate
with simple, 6 to 10 lobed leaves |
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Type: |
| Nut
(acorn with a bumpy cup) |
| Maximum
Height: |
| 100
feet |
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are generally 5 to 9 inches long and are rounded at the tip.
Acorns are eaten by a variety of birds and animals. All oaks
contain astringent in their bark that causes tissues to contract.
White Oaks are one of the longest living shade trees, capable
of living over 300 years. The wood is second, following walnut,
in unit value. It is used in a wide range of products. |
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tree
#181 in summer
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tree
#181 in summer
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By moving your mouse over the thumbnail photos of the trees you can see a larger picture. |
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