Marc, The western oaks are vastly larger than anything the east can put out. And based on the photos and measurements of CA black oaks Dr. Van Pelt has shown me, they alone would likely exceed the largest eastern oak- which you correctly state is live oak (Q. virginiana).
Will F. Blozan President, Eastern Native Tree Society President, Appalachian Arborists, Inc. "No sympathy for apathy" -----Original Message----- From: Marcboston [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 4:22 PM To: ENTSTrees Subject: [ENTS] Oak question I am having an argument with a friend on the west coast. He claims that California black oak (Quercus kelloggii) can get larger than any oak species on the east coast. Of course I disagree and that the Live oaks of the south (East Coast &Louisiana) are the largest of North America. I have a small friendly wager riding on this, besides I don't want the west coast to claim any more tree superlatives. Look forward to your replies! -- Eastern Native Tree Society http://www.nativetreesociety.org Send email to [email protected] Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/entstrees?hl=en To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] -- Eastern Native Tree Society http://www.nativetreesociety.org Send email to [email protected] Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/entstrees?hl=en To unsubscribe send email to [email protected]
