What Is an Oak Tree?
An oak tree is one of many varieties of tree or shrub of either the Quercas or Lithocarpus genus. Native to the Northern Hemisphere, oak trees range widely across Europe, Asia, North and South America. Known for acorns and as a mythological symbol with many meanings, the oak tree is often renowned for its strength and longevity. Yet like most trees, the mighty branches hold a delicate system and balance of life that can be shaken and even destroyed by some conditions.