Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Acorns in Your Area, 1 by liveoaklady

liveoaklady wrote:
Chamthy: This is an oak that I planted as a young sapling 15 years ago. It grew quite quickly the first years. It will slow its growth when it reaches about 30 years. It is 15 feet from my house and I merely trim the branches that might graze the roof. It withstood the winds of Katrina at 115+ mph and probably helped lift the winds over my house. Some of the lower limbs were cut by FEMA (without my permission) after Katrina.
In 40 years you can really enjoy your oak!