Focusing solely on financial value can harm forests by competing with higher-value trees. Trees can be valued differently based on their timber, wildlife habitat, and other uses. Wood can be used for fuel production and electrical generation. Insects like hemlock wooly adelgid and gypsy moth attack trees
Oaks vary in height from 20-30 feet to 50-100 feet. Divided into red oaks (bristly tips) and white oaks (rounded tips). Acorns provide food for wildlife and are essential for landscape
Best planting times are fall after leaf drop and early spring before bud break. Container trees can be planted throughout growing season. Tropical trees can be planted anytime with sufficient water. Proper site preparation reduces transplant shock and promotes faster recovery
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Semi-evergreen or deciduous tree native to South America. Blooms twice yearly in late spring and early summer. Can reach up to 50 feet in tropics, 8-10 feet in containers. Creates messy litter that needs immediate cleanup
Polyurethane is a super-tough varnish with resin molecules bonding tightly. Oil-based polys warm wood color, water-based preserves light wood. Water-based oil-modified combines oil's durability with water's fast drying. Available in gloss, semi-gloss, and satin finishes