Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak
The Miracle Oak Tree, aka The Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak is a majestic tree that survived hurrican Katrina and is over 100 years old! The trunk is over 3.3 feet in diameter suggesting that the tree was planted in the late 1800's. The acorns from this majestic tree are now available exclusively to home owners, gardeners, nurseries, tree farmers, teachers, students and others who would like to grow one of these majestic trees and leave it to their children and grand children.
Not all trees of a given species are the same; just as people vary from individual to individual, so do trees. There is, in fact, great variation within any species. This includes such factors as resistance to disease, longevity and cellular characteristics which may contribute such factors as structure. A tree which grows strong, weathers many seasons and storms, reaches maturity and becomes a great giant of its species may have qualities that were lacking in trees that were inferior and never reached their prime. Others probability factors do contribute to a trees survival, such as fires, storms, lightening, being cut down my human, etc. But still, a tree which weathers all storms and survives given its grander and beauty, perhaps exhibits attributes superior to trees which do not survive. Hence, it makes sense that when selecting seeds, or in this case acorns, to use to grow new trees, one should select from the greatest tree they can find, one that has proven itself over time. The Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak is just such a tree; hence its acorns are of premium quality and stock!
This particular tree has proven itself as a great buttressing master. It has a trunk that measures 3.3 feet in diameter near the base. This broad trunk extends upward some 21 feet before branching; at the apex the tree is approximately 103 feet high, with broad and dense canopy which provides much shade. This particular tree withstood the hurricane force winds of Katrina which toppled many similar species trees from the gulf coast through central Mississippi. Hence it makes sense to select the premium acorns from this majestic water oak, and to propagate them over a lesser tree that has not proven itself against the storm of the century! The Great MS Golden Leaf Water Oak may be expected to grow in the hardiness ranges 6-9 shown on the map below.
After Columbus discovered America, these majestic trees began to disappear as the largest trees would be cut down and used to build and heat homes. During the 1500 and 1600 most of the largest The Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak disappeared. Many were used in the construction of plantations, only to be burnt to the ground and destroyed during the Civil War. By the 1800's and early 1900's all the old growth forest where these trees dominated were gone; new trees however were alive and growing. By 2000 a number of old giants reoccurred and from one of the largest Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oaks acorns have been collected.
These premium acorns are very precious as they come from an old giant which still survives and proved its hardiness by with standing hurricane Katrina. Seeds from this tree may therefore be regarded as of exceptional quality and great value. Only a limited number of these seeds are available. The provider, Great Oak Nursery, wishes to make these seeds available exclusively to home owners, gardeners, teachers, students and others who will plant one of these Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oaks in their yard and help get it started, that generations from now these trees may be enjoyed by our children and grandchildren.
These seeds have a 60 to 94 percent rate of germination. Hence you only need a few seeds to germinate and produce one of these majestic trees. You may obtain: 12 premium Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak acorns for $5.99; or get 24 premium Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak for only $10.99 (plus shipping and handling). A packet of 36 premium Great MS Golden Leaf Water Oak acorns is available to teachers, students and gardeners for only $15.99 (plus shipping and handling). Only a limited number of seeds are available annually on a first come, first serve basis; limit one order per person, home or classroom.
You may be able to purchase common water oak seeds for less, but you have no guarantee. We guarantee that the acorns we send you come from the one and only Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak which is featured upon this site, which is a spectacular specimen that has proven itself as a hardy tree worthy of propagation. Since you are planting a tree which will take 60 to 80 years or more to grow (only the strongest and most majestic of these trees live over 100 years) it makes good sense to buy acorns which come from Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak, rather from an inferior tree.
Complete instructions for how to germinate your seeds are available upon The Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak web site (this page -- see below). These are extremely easy tree seeds to germinate. Basically you may plant them in moist sand or potting soil; they will germinate in 30 to 70 days (depending upon temperature and light period). Note: You should plant all acorns whether they float or not; many acorns will germinate even if they float. The floating test for acorns in NOT reliable; factors which cause an acorn not to germinate are if it has been attacked by weevils or other forms of rot or disease.
We are primarily interested in providing these premium acorns to those who will take the time and attention to germinate them and provide the the seedlings with a secure location to grow and mature. After the acorns germinate they may be transplanted to a large, 5 gallon pot, or set outside. When transplanted outside, you should place a small cylindrical fence around the seedling to protect it from damage by lawn mowers. A piece of hardware cloth type cage wire or other fencing wire works well for this purpose. Some people also like to place a metal or wooden post next to their seedling to help provide support and mark the location for the first few years of growth.
These majestic trees grow very rapidly and may reach 50 to 110 feet in height and produce a canopy 50 to 80 feet wide. They provide a deep shade canopy and are an ideal species of tree to plant to help provide shade around homes, and hence conserve energy, a consideration which makes them a great choice to plant for your children and grandchildren. Also because this variety of oak is rapid growing, it makes an excellent tree to plant to watch growing yourself, as well as to be enjoyed by your children and grand children, who may then carry on the tradition of planting new generations of these trees.
The Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak is a very rapid growing hardwood tree. In the first 10 years of growth it may obtain a base diameter of 6 to 12 inches. At 50 years the Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak may reach 50 feet in height. Ultimately the Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak may obtain a base trunk diameter of more than three feet with the trunks reaching 20 to 30 feet before branching. This is one reason these majestic oaks were cut and harvested to use in building homes by the original settlers of America as well as plantation builders. Because these trees produce a reddish to white hardwood the old giants were in great demand, making the old trees the target of the lumber yards and mills -- which is another reason few of the old giants exist.
The acorns from The Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak, were collected by Terry Lynch, a world renowned naturalist, who discovered this old giant during his travels and explorations. Lynch is a avid lover of nature and tree lover who wants to promote the planting of the Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak to insure that future generations will be able to enjoy these majestic trees. Lynch is most noted for his studied of fireflies and he was drawn to this particular tree while studying the tribe of fireflies occurring under its canopy. Lynch produces Firefly FAQs, one of the most popular educational and informative firefly sites upon the Internet. You can visit Firefly FAQs at http://www.byteland.org/naturalist/firefly_faq/index.html.
The Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak is also a great tree for classes to buy, germinate and plant. Planting the Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak seeds makes a great class project. Each student may plant an acorn; then the germinated seedlings may be transplanted to each student's home, around school property, to area parks, or other suitable areas. It is recommended that a small cylinder of wire fencing be placed around each seedling that it not be mowed down when lawns are cut. In this manner seedlings will be protected and may easily be grown to produce young trees that will then begin to rapidly mature. It is also recommended that each tree be marked and labeled with a tag or a plaque, dedicating the tree to a person or pet, such that the tree will serve as an honorarium, and hence be more likely to be preserved by others as a precious trees.
The Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak produces a lush green three-lobed leaf which turns golden yellow in the fall. Leaves are shed with the on-set of cold weather, turning brown. The raked leaves provide and excellent mulch for vegetable and flower gardens; when left upon the grown they decay and help fertilize the area beneath the tree.
In the deep south these trees may retain their leaves into December or later, depending upon how cold it gets. The leaves are easily raked or blown into piles which make a great compost for vegetable or flower gardens; leaf litter also serves as a great mulch around plants and shrubbery to prevent the growth of weeds.
Water Oaks and other oak trees are subjected to numerous pests, parasites and pathogens. A hardy tree is one that is able to resist such diseases and pests and grow strong, robust and live a long life. The Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak is just such a tree. Its leaves may be attacked by various fungi causing spots. Beetles may attack its bark. Gall wasp and other insects parasitize the tree. Mistletoe and lichen may grow upon the oak without causing any great harm. The most hardy trees survive and flourish whereas weaker trees may be injured or even die before they reach their maximum age. This is one reason most water oaks do not exceed 60 to 80 years in age. However, the Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak has a trunk that measures over 3.3 feet at the base and is over 100 years old, a testament to its hardiness and potency of its seed!
Growing the Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak from an acorn to a mature tree is a very rewarding experience. The germination of the Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak, then cultivating the seedlings to produce a young tree, is a wonderful experience to teach your children how they can make the world a better place. Planting the Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak as a child and watching it grow over a life-time is a great experience. Everyone who has children should consider giving this experience to their children. Hence the price of the Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak acorns has been kept low that everyone may enjoy planting one of these great oak trees!
Order Premium Quality Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak acorns today! These premium quality acorns are collected in the fall and may be planted for germination of seedlings in early spring. They are a very stout and hardy variety, prodigy of a prime specimen, the Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak, which survived hurricane Katrina and is estimated to be over 100 years old!
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A vision of the Virgin Mary has been seen in the Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak. Although difficult to photograph, the vision of the Virgin Mary can be readially witnessed by believers when the sun hits the majestic old tree just right.
Seedlings germinated during the summer have grown several inches by October of their first year of life. Photo © 2008 by Great Oak Nursery.
The Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak has a broad trunk with a diameter of 3.3 feet that reaches some 20 feet before it branches into a grand canopy that reaches 90 to 100 feet high! Photo © 2008 by Great Oak Nursery.
Grey bark of the The Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak is able to withstand coverage by lichen; the vigorous old tree may also serve as a host for mistletoe which appears to have little effect upon its hardy limbs and branches. Photo © 2008 by Great Oak Nursery.
Spectacular fall foliage of The Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak. Leaves change from a deep green to golden yellow, orange, red and then turn brown. Photo © 2008 by Great Oak Nursery.
Leaves from the Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak express an entire spectrum of colors during the fall. These majestic trees add grandeur and beauty to any home or office landscape. Photo © 2008 by Great Oak Nursery.Special Offer
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How to order: Make PayPal payment of $5.99 for 12 premium acorns; $10.99 for 24 premium acorns; $15.99 for 36 premium Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak Acorns (plus shipping and handling; all rates are US dollars). You may use the secure PayPal button below to make immediate payment. Please note that shipping rates will be calculated at the time you place your order. In the event PayPal does not calculate shipping/handling, please add $3.00 s/h for shipment in USA. PayPal accepts major credit cards. We ship seeds only within the USA. We cannot ship Great MS Golden Leaf Water Oak seeds to AK, HI, CA, FL or OR given restrictions imposed by the USDA and/or state agricultural agencies.
Shipment: After your payment is received, your acorns will be shipped immediately. Be sure to provide your correct name and mailing address at the time you make your order. If you have any questions please contact Great Oak Nursery. We do not give refunds upon seeds. Thank you for your patronage.Planting Instructions: Acorns from The Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak express deep, rich coloration and will produce a strong, hardy tree. Plant sets of acorns in a large flower pot of moist potting soil; they germinate in 30-70 days, depending upon temperature and daylight lenght. These water oak seeds have a 60-94 percent germination at 68 degrees F; you may also plant them outdoors in seed beds which may result in better germination. Keep soil moist, but not soaked. Acorns may be planted just beneath the soil or pressed one-half way into soil, as this is the manner nature plants them. Water as necessary to maintain moisture. If grown indoors it may help to cover the top of the pot with a clear plastic bag to avoid too much evaporation due to low indoor humidity. Some people like to use stratification (cold storage) prior to planting in pots. This can be done by soaking acorns in water 24-48 hours; then place in a zip-lock bag with moist soil, sand or paper towels. Set in lower vegetable storage compartment inside refrigerator for 60 days or until acorns begin to germinate. Once acorns germinate, seedlings may be transplanted to separate large, 5 gallon flower pots or transplanted outdoors. Usage of an organic fertilizer is recommended for seedlings to avoid root damage. Place a fence barrier around seedlings to protect them from damage by lawn mowers; a wooden or metal pole may also be used to mark the seedlings and help support young trees as they grow.
Virgin Mary appears in the Great Golden Leaf Water Oak
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The Great Mississippi Golden Leaf Water Oak, aka, Miracle Oak, at sunset. The Location of the Miracle Oak cannot be revealed for fear vandals will remove or destroy the Virgin Mary and Saints image. Click on pic to visit the Virgin Mary Emporium. Premium quality acorns are being made available from this majestic tree to anyone who wishes to plant and rear trees from this majestic specimen which is a personal action you can take to help stop global warming, provide a home and source of food for squirrels, and provide great beauty for you and your children and grand children to enjoy in the future.
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 Acorns from the Miracle Oak are like gold! The Great Oak Nursery is making Miracle Oak Tree acorns available for everyone who would like to invest in growing these majestic trees. Investing in the Miracle Oak is like growing money on trees. In these hard times when banks and financial institutions are failing, you can make a fortune growing trees from seedlings; and the Miracle Oak is a great tree to invest in growing. This is especially true for entrepreneurs who already have a related business such as gardening, tree farming, landscaping, a nursery, horticulture or other gardening/farm supply type business. The table below shows what you may expect to earn from Miracle Oak trees:
Projected prices for Miracle Oak Trees2-3 feet tall (Fall Shipment) $5.993-4 feet tall (Fall Shipment) $12.99 4-5 feet tall (Fall Shipment) $19.99 5-6 feet tall (Fall Shipment) $45.99 6-7 feet tall (Fall Shipment) $54.99 8-9 feet tall (Fall Shipment) $93.99 10-12 feet tall (Fall Shipment) $145.99 12-14 feet tall (Fall Shipment) $192.99 These rates do not include shipping and handling which may be automatically calculated when trees are ordered on-line as through PayPal, eBay or similar services. Of course you may vary these recommended rates given supply and demand. It is a fact that Miracle Oak Trees are a great product to market on-line via eBay and/or other on-line services. These are fast growing trees and when established may grow as much as 8 feet per year. Cultivating Miracle Oak Trees represents a good investment for anyone who has the space and an established business related to gardening, landscaping, nursery tree farming, horticulture, or farm & garden supply type business. Plus home owners can set out an area in their yard and grow hundreds of seedlings to market through local garden shops and make supplemental income. Growing the Miracle Oak Tree is a great way to invest your time and energy. The Miracle Oak Tree is a great investment as each acorn represents up to almost $200.00! That's not a bad profit on a seed that cost only pennies! The Miracle Oak Tree comes from proven stock, a majestic oak that survived hurricane Katrina and is over 100 years old! Because you can see photographs of this magnificent specimen, it makes good sense to invest in the Miracle Oak Tree. This also makes marketing prodigy from this tree easier because you are selling trees which come from great stock. All Miracle Oak Tree seeds are collected by hand; 100% of acorns are from the Miracle Oak Tree. A limited number of acorn are collected annually and command a premium price given the high demand for acorns from the Miracle Oak Tree. Acorns from the Miracle Oak Tree will be provided on a first come, first serve bases. Please use the secure PayPay "Buy Now" button to buy your Miracle Oak Tree acorns today.
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