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ground. To make its best growth it requires a deep, rich, 

 fresh soil, but grows remarkably well on rather heavy gravelly 

 soils. Being tolerant in youth, the acorns of this species may 

 be planted in partially shaded situations, especially where the 

 shade is from the side rather than directly overhead. When 



FIG. 172. White oak and red oak logs at mill, having been shipped by rail from farm 

 woodlots a distance of about twenty miles. [Courtesy Forest Service.] 



grown in the open with full light the bur oak develops a short 

 trunk with many heavy limbs. This type of tree is of little 

 value except for fuel and posts. The best form of oak is 

 always developed in dense stands or in partly shaded situa- 



FIG. 173. White and red oak, and some hickory, from small farm woodlot. 

 [Courtesy Forest Service.] 



