The Red Oak produces acorns. It is widely used as an ornamental because of its ease in transplanting, the fall color of the leaves, and the nice form of the tree. It also provides food for wildlife. The White Oak has evenly lobed, hairless leaves, a whitish bark and and produces an acorn. The white oak produces many nuts, but not regularly, and many years may pass without any crop.
Many squirrels help distribute the seeds throughout the forest.
It is slow growing and can live 400-500 years. The Black Cherry tree has long, narrow, dark green, shiny leaves that have sharp teeth along the outer edges. The bark of young trees is smooth and brown to black and older trees have black, scaly bark. The Black Cherry produces a dark purple fruit that occurs in long clusters from June to October. As one of the largest cherries, it is of value for lumber and as food for wildlife.