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“We have a few oaks of 48” diameter in our yard. One in particular has over a 100 foot spread. It is in great shape and provides excellent shade.” Certified arborist Shannon Westphal assessed the property. Her comments: “Several beautiful oak trees on the property. We looked at all the oaks, but […]
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As reported by the owner: “While this tree may not be at its healthiest right now, I love the look of the gnarly branches on this massive Oak. Out of the 10+ Oak trees on our property, this one is my favorite. The branches spread both wide and tall. I can always […]
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The owners report that they drive by this tree every time they leave or return home, admiring it for its size. AOF Director and Certified Arborist Shannon Westphal report that it is one of the largest bur oaks that they have seen in the area in a while. “It’s a real beauty”.
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“Our property was like much of Lake Zurich part of a larger farming plot back in the 1800’s with one of the original settlers. Our kids got a kick out of learning more at the Era Historical Society Museum. The kids also were excited to learn the glacial history and relationship the […]
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“When we began to look for homes in Lake Zurich, I knew that I wanted to live in a wooded subdivision. I gasped when I saw our future property and the number of different bur oak. When I started to research oak trees, I found out just how important they are to […]
