Native Missouri Oaks - Metropolitan Forestry Services, Inc.

Native Missouri Oaks - Metropolitan Forestry Services

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Oak trees are some of the most valuable assets for the timber industry, spirit aging barrels, wildlife value, as well as for their shade and mighty structure in landscapes. Its wildlife benefits are atounding: over 900 species of lepidoptera caterpillars and several species of parasitic wasps, both essential to the ecosystem as pollinators, food for a vast number of birds and mammals, and predators of pest insects. As a larger tree, they absorb pollutants and create a cooling effect by providing shade and transpiring water vapor. During a 50-year lifespan, an oak can sequester 3,000-10,000 pounds of carbon from the atmosphere! The Oak genus (Quercus) can be divided into two groups: the white and red oaks. Native species provide benefits both as landscape specimens and forest plantings, and hybrids make these powerhouse plants idea for the urban environment. Each species is unique and should be planted with careful consideration: Always plant “the right tree in the right place” so that the site emulates it natural growing conditions and the tree has the best opportunity to thrive.

The White Oak Group

White oaks are prized for their dense wood and water-tight quality, so they are used nearly exclusively as aging barrels. Acorns from white oaks mature in a single year and generally contain less tannins then red oaks, making them more desired by wildlife. Its leaves have smooth rounded lobes and its bark is furrowed and light gray in color. White oak species native to Missouri include:

The Red Oak Group

The red oak group generally has more showy hues for fall color. The acorns take two years to mature. Leaves have pointed lobes, with exception of the willow and shingle oaks. Bark on most species is generally rough and deeply furrowed, with a slightly darker color that white oaks. Red oak species native to Missouri include:

For a pdf copy of this fact sheet : Native Missouri Oaks

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Robert & Mary K. | Chesterfield

We are very pleased with the plantings suggested by and picked out by Mike. The men arrived on time to plant the boxwood and witch hazel tree; dug out the stump and cleaned up. They were pleasant and helpful – we couldn’t have asked for a better team.

Ruth S. | Ballwin

We were very pleased and impressed with Dan and his team. We love our new trees and garden.

Lora I | Kirkwood

Thank you so much for all the information you provide – the watering information, the emails and the flier. I read it all and have learned so much. My magnolia trees look surprisingly healthy considering the way they looked when I first called.

Cynthia K. | Des Peres

Kevin Seger provided expert advice and recommendations about tree maintenance and removal. He listened to my needs and provided a thorough and affordable proposal. On the day of the job, I was very impressed with crew leader, Dave and his team (Felix & Adam). They were professional, efficient, hard-working and very neat about clean-up.

John Z. | Glencoe

An outstanding job on the four trees and clean-up after the work and removal. We would be happy to recommend your services to everyone – the best tree service we ever have had here in St. Louis.

Roger M. | Creve Coeur

Kevin was able to come out the same day I called and a crew was out the next day! Great prompt service. I was not at home when the work was done but results show they did a fine job.

Karen B. | Ballwin

Everyone came through as usual when I needed the crew to come back & take out the balance of the fire blight. They did not have a bucket the first time and were so nice and professional about coming back again.

Bob B. | Chesterfield

Thank you again for responding to our urgent need after the storm took down our 2 trees & deposited them across our driveway. Your crew, as always, did a fabulous job. Professional, courteous & it is a pleasure doing business with your company.

Ruth H. | Chesterfield

We appreciate your knowledge and professionalism. Your employees are prompt and courteous and willing to do whatever needs to be done to complete the project. Cleanup was great.

Larry U. | Ellisville

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