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Just one in every 10,000 acorns will grow into a mature tree. Discover the epic life of one oak, from seed to ancient adulthood.Key facts
- The oak tree has a lifespan of over 1000 years.
- It produces thousands of acorns, each containing one seed.
- It sheds its leaves each year to conserve energy and insulate roots.
- The story of its long life is carved out on its bark.
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The oak: one of the most majestic trees, with a life span of more than 1000 years.
It has produced thousands of acorns: each containing just one seed, and having taken up to 18 months to grow.
Many fall to the ground and are eaten.
Others are plucked from the ...
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