Some Trees In Keller
By Abby Galbreath, Luis A. Pinero-Perez, and Andrew Shore,
These are some trees in Keller TX
For Mr. Rowland's Class
Red Oak
Growth Rate: 2” per year
Full Height: 45’-60’
Habitat: Rich mesic woods
Life Span: 200-400 years
Leaf Description: Bristle tipped leaves
Flowers/Fruit: Acorns
Reproduction Method: Acorns
Dependent Organisms: Squirrels
Limiting Factors: Terrain and amount of squirrels/insects
Affecting Parasites: Grubs and wasps
Possible Adaptations: Harder acorn shells
Abiotic Factors: Water, air/wind speed, soil
Effects on Environment: Provides habitats and food for animals
Live Oak
Growth Rate: 2’-2.5’ per year
Full Height: 100’ at full maturity
Habitat: Regional occurrence
Life Span:250 years
Leaf Description: Small ovate leaves with small points
Flowers/Fruit: Staminate flowers on catkins, Pistillate / Acorns
Reproduction Method: Acorns
Dependent Organisms: Squirrels
Limiting Factors: Terrain and amount of squirrels/insects
Affecting Parasites: Grubs and wasps
Possible Adaptations: Harder acorn shells
Abiotic Factors: Water, air/wind speed, soil
Effects on Environment: Provides habitats and food for animals
S. Magnolia
Growth Rate: 1.5’ per year
Full Height: 90’
Habitat: Lowland and coastal woods
Life Span: 80-120 years
Leaf Description:Smooth and broadly ovate
Flowers/Fruit: Bright white flowers
Reproduction Method: Flowers
Dependent Organisms: Gnats (Live on/eat flower)
Limiting Factors: Water availability and insects
Affecting Parasites: Any plant-eating insect
Possible Adaptations: Waxy leaves
Abiotic Factors: Water and temperature
Effects on Environment: N/A
Red Cedar
Growth Rate: 7’ to 1” per year
Full Height: 15’
Habitat: Rocky soil/Clay
Life Span: 795 years
Leaf Description: Bristle/Needles
Flowers/Fruit: Small pellet shaped seeds
Reproduction Method: Seeds
Dependent Organisms: Wasps
Limiting Factors: Insects
Affecting Parasites: N/A
Possible Adaptations: Small seed which are digested by birds and grow in their waste
Abiotic Factors: Amount of sunlight
Effects on Environment: Can catch fire if too dry