What is special about an oak tree?

- all species of oak are generally believed to burn for the longest amount of time. since oak is a hard wood it takes a longer time to catch on fire

- oak is heavy and strong

- the scientific name is quercus or lithocarpus

- oak trees can live up to 200 years and more

- a mature oak tree can draw up to 50 gallons of water.

- it is mostly used for flooring, furniture, barrels, and for construction use.

- oak trees are a member of the beech tree.

- there are more than 400 species of oak