"An Oak tree is a daily reminder that great things often have small beginnings." -Matshona Dhliwayo This large oak is a multipurpose tree! It provides a home and food for insects, birds, mammals, and reptiles while creating shade and dreams for people. Do you have a favorite oak tree you like to picnic under or admire? #OakTree #NatureInLA #SantaMonicaMountains #SimiHills #SundayVibes | L.A. Mountains

“What do you call an acorn? It’s an oak tree, in a nutshell.”⁠ ⁠ Many of our oak trees are dropping more acorns than usual this year. These oaks are in a mast year—when a shrub or tree produces and sheds an overabundance of fruit—in this case, acorns. During such a year, trees will produce more fruit than usual to ensure reproduction on a two to five-year cycle, often in synchronicity with each other. Although the trigger for this cycle has not been clearly identified by scientists, the bounty o