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Could you please describe in detail a red oak acorn and leaves, also with pictures - from other similiar oaks including hybrids? Also is there a way to separate a quality red oak acorn from the lower valued acorns? Will acorns maintain there value if stored? I eagerly await your informative response,and thank you very much.


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Dear Diane,

Red oak

http://bluehen.ags.udel.edu/gopher-data2/.trees/.descriptions/q_rubra.html
http://www3.pei.sympatico.ca/garyschneider/tree/redoak.html
http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/mod03/01702045.html#visuals

Sincerely,

Anthony R. Brach


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