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My Tree. By: Elise Toombs. My Tree and I . Tree Name. Black Oak Scientific Name: Quercus Velutina Lam . Bark. Leaves. Nut. Organisms using my tree. Pictures. Poem. Home Tall, Small Living, giving, taking Protection, Shade, Oxygen, Blanket Staying, Swaying, Leaving
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My Tree By: Elise Toombs
Tree Name • Black Oak • Scientific Name: QuercusVelutina Lam
Poem • Home • Tall, Small • Living, giving, taking • Protection, Shade, Oxygen, Blanket • Staying, Swaying, Leaving • Innocent, Hospitable • Forest
Five interesting facts • Has orange/yellow bark on the inside • Tree was used as a source of Tannin to tan animal skins • Black oak hybridizes with other species of oaks usually the white oak • Bark has a bitter flavor • Commonly used for lumber, and sold to make furniture, railroads ties, etc.
Description and Uses of Wood Description • Mostly rough bark but smooth in a few places • Wood is a yellowish color and is considered to be a hard wood • Uses Used to make furniture, railroad ties, fuel, flooring, and other home building materials.
Looking back.. • I enjoyed watching the tree grow throughout the spring. It was really interesting to watch how much the tree changed in such a short period of time.