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Trivia about oak

  • Arboreal symbol of strength
  • All of the hundreds of species of this tree bear acorns
  • Scientists classify the "live" variety of this tree as Quercus virginiana
  • Iowa has 2 of the 3 letters of this, its state tree, in its name
  • (Jimmy of the Clue Crew strolls through a cellar lined with barrels in Napa Valley, CA.) This type of wood is traditionally used for aging primarily because of the flavor it imparts to wine
  • Like Zeus, nymphs called Dryads were particularly associated with this mighty type of tree
  • Schwarzenegger was billed as "The Austrian" this 3-letter word
  • Georgia's state tree is the "live" type of this, not the dead one
  • Brandy & sherry are traditionally stored in barrels made of this wood
  • Mighty tree that'll grow from the little thing seen here
  • Gustav Stickley was known for designing mission style furniture, which was usually made of this hardwood
  • Let's rest under the shade of the English type of this acorn-bearing tree; many live 200 to 400 years
  • As seen in the picture, these majestic trees of the South are commonly covered with Spanish moss

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