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Identifying a Volunteer Oak Seedling in Your Garden

Is That Seedling an Oak?

A seedling with three leaves radiating from one point and a nut-like base is likely an oak. The "nut" is an acorn missing its cap, possibly planted by a squirrel. Hazelnut is a remote possibility, but oak is far more common.

Look for the characteristic lobed leaves as it grows. Oaks are easy to transplant when young.

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