Oak is a mighty and branchy tree with heavy, curly branches. It grows in the northern hemisphere. It can be found in any European country, including Ukraine and Scotland. Legends still circulate about oak longevity. This tree lives from 500 years and longer, and its height reaches up to 40 m. In summer it is decorated with a crown of light green carved leaves, and in autumn it looks completely different.
What does oak look like in autumn
Oak, which can be found in the forest in autumn, does not lose its amazing beauty. It changes the color of foliage from green to bright yellow. In the first autumn months, its leaves are amber-yellow. Closer to winter, they dry out and become brown.
Many forest trees by October drop their bright outfits and remain completely bare. Autumn oak is in no hurry to part with foliage. Even if its leaf becomes dry and brown, it holds tight to the branches, remaining on them until next spring.
If the tree grows in the thicket of the forest, it is crowded among other deciduous plants. Its trunk begins to stretch and thin. But if he grows in a spacious meadow, then he becomes a mighty handsome. His trunk is thick, so the tree looks squat and stocky. Its branches, spreading in different directions, form a magnificent crown decorated with carved foliage.
When a person meets such an oak tree in autumn, a desire to make his description and share his impression with friends may wake up in his soul. Many people, amazed by the beauty of this tree, post beautiful photos on the Internet: sometimes ordinary words are not enough.
Deorevo grows strictly upright, and its roots go deep into the soil, supporting the oak in a straight position. It endures attacks of caterpillars and other harmful insects. Even if they completely destroy his foliage, the mighty hero will still survive and grow a new magnificent crown.
If the tree is cut down, after a while new leaves will appear on the stump. They will quickly turn into shoots that will reach for the sun. The strongest branch in the future will be the trunk of a new oak.
Types of Oak
Many oaks, despite the fall, remain covered with brown-yellow leaves that hold tight to the branches. What is their secret? There are different types of these trees. They are distinguished among the people as follows: winter oak and summer oak. The summer tree blossoms foliage along with other trees. It falls in October-November. Winterfruit foliage appears much later and lasts longer. When the first frost sets in, it dries, turning into an amazing herbarium created by nature itself. Withered leaves continue to hang on the branches, not subject to winds and other bad weather.
In our latitudes there are 19 varieties of these trees. Winter flies and summer flies are common in areas of Central Russia. There are oaks that are firmly rooted on the rocks. They are called rocky or sitting-colored. The crown of a rocky tree grows high and straight, and the trunk is much thinner than that of its forest counterparts. Sagittarius oak grows up to 30 m in height and lives for about 800 years. It can be found on any hilly hill in the form of a separately growing tree.
Red oak is found in North America. Its foliage is thin and shiny, with deep notches. On each side of the leaf, the pointed edges of the lobes are visible.
Also, these trees are still:
- weeping;
- swampy;
- petiolate;
- Georgian
- long-legged;
- chestnut leaves;
- Mongolian.
Oak bark
Oak bark contains tannins, which are used in medical practice and leather industry. In Russia, the skin was treated only with oak bark. Leather processing is called tanning. This word began to be used even if the skin was treated with other compounds (willow bark or chromium salts).
You may be interested in:Oak bark has such useful properties:
- relieves inflammatory processes;
- heals wounds;
- treats stomach diseases (if you use its decoction);
- eliminates allergic reactions;
- helps with colds;
- heals gums.
For use in medicine, oak bark is harvested in the spring. After collection, it is dried for 2-4 days. It must be stored in a dry and brittle form.
Beneficial features
Not only oak bark has useful properties. For example, acorns are used to treat intestinal disorders, with hernias and skin diseases.
Oak foliage smells nice and is an obstacle to the development of rot. Aromatic bath brooms are made from tree branches. Leaflets lay out tubs intended for pickles. Workpieces do not turn sour and become especially tasty.
You may be interested in:Also from acorns you can make children's crafts. Acorns look very beautiful: they have a rounded shape and a nice glossy shine.
Autumn oak is an amazing sight. The mighty crown of yellow foliage pleases the gaze of man. When the leaves of the winter trees dry up, they remain on the branches, attracting attention with a quiet and mysterious winter rustle.
