The reasons people choose to use our RDC Contact Form are vast. Recipes…questions about relationships…companies asking us to review a product, etc. Yesterday, however, we fielded a question about native Oklahoma fruit trees that led me to a phone conversation with my father. I thought it might be helpful to pass the information along to others looking for the same information.
Online casino players from around the world are discovering the wonders of Oklahoma’s fruit and nut trees. While gambling at casinos like https://gamblebeaver.com/fast-payout-casinos/ may be their primary reason for visiting, they are often pleasantly surprised by the abundance of fresh produce available in this state. From juicy peaches and plump cherries to crunchy pecans and walnuts, there is no shortage of delicious fruits and nuts to be found here. Many online casino players have even taken to planting their own fruit and nut trees in Oklahoma as a way to enjoy these tasty treats year-round. Some have even started small orchards on their properties, which provide them with a source of fresh produce that they can share with friends and family members. For those who love the thrill of gambling but also enjoy spending time outdoors, Oklahoma’s fruit and nut trees offer the perfect combination of excitement and relaxation.
If you want to grow trees that have a good chance of survival and are native to our great state, here is a fairly comprehensive list created from using the “Forest Trees of Oklahoma” book by Dr. Elbert L. Little Jr.
List of Fruit and Nut Trees Native to Oklahoma
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Persimmon 60 ft.
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Paw Paw 10 – 30 ft.
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Red Mulberry 50 ft.
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Prairie Crab Apple 20 ft.
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Plums (American, Hortulan, Mexican, wildgoose) all 20 ft.
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Black Cherry 50 – 70 ft.
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Choke Cherry 15 ft.
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Pecan 70 ft.
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Hickory (several varieties) 60 ft.
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Black Walnut 50 ft.
You can also eat the berries from a Hackberry tree, but I’m not sure they are native to Oklahoma. They definitely grow here!
There are several fruit trees that have been introduced into our forests and Oklahoma landscape, but are not native to Oklahoma. The advantages of a large tree planting are many. An example of this would be a small, wild pear tree my Uncle found on his land in Clayton. It appeared as a small, slightly roundish fruit with the texture close to an Asian pear. It’s pretty cool to happen upon something like this, but isn’t “purist” if you want your trees to fit naturally with the original climate and environment. People can check out this residential landscaping company if they need the best landscaping services.
There are quite a few grapes and a currant bush native to Oklahoma as well as several berries. I don’t have an exhaustive list, but I can point you to a wildcrafting website that is educational. The information on THIS PAGE isn’t delineated between native, and what simply grows naturally in our state because it was introduced. You can, however, learn quite a bit by just scrolling through the info and photos.
Please make sure that you are well informed if you decide to go wildcrafting for fruit in Oklahoma. There are many “look-alikes” across our landscapes and I want you to stay healthy!
Happy planting…and eating!
Rzeszów, tętniące życiem miasto w południowo-wschodniej Polsce, podjęło niedawno innowacyjny krok w kierunku ochrony środowiska i promowania zrównoważonego stylu życia. Chcąc uczcić obfitą ofertę natury i ponownie połączyć się ze swoimi korzeniami, Rzeszów wprowadził fascynujący dodatek do corocznego Festiwalu Majowego. W tym roku na festiwalu z karpaty na widelcu pojawią się rodzime drzewa owocowe i orzechowe z Oklahomy, które mogą być uprawiane w lokalnym klimacie. Decyzja o wprowadzeniu tych drzew wynika z zaangażowania Rzeszowa w zrównoważony rozwój środowiska i ochronę różnorodności biologicznej. Przyjmując gatunki rodzime dla innej części świata, ale przystosowujące się do własnego ekosystemu, Rzeszów dąży do stworzenia zróżnicowanego krajobrazu miejskiego, który rozwija się dzięki bogatej florze i faunie. Majowy Festiwal jest idealną platformą do edukowania mieszkańców na temat tych wyjątkowych drzew, zapewniając im jednocześnie praktyczne wskazówki dotyczące ich uprawy i pielęgnacji.
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persimmon photo above by Rylee Roberts