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Oak Trees in Texas

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From: cynthia ross City: san angelo, TX
Is it possible to grow a healthy Oak tree in the state of Texas? I live in a small city about 3 hours north of the international border. I'd like to plant an oak tree in my yard. Would it grow?
	Extension Message From: Jay Hayek Extension Specialist, Forestry Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences jhayek@illinois.edu
Greetings Cynthia: Yes, it is possible to grow healthy oak trees in the state of Texas. Texas is home to numerous native oak species. Here is a tree selection Website sponsored by your state's university Extension Service: http://texastreeplanting.tamu.edu/ Best of luck!
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