Native Oaks Are Keystone Species

Infographic comparing Ginkgo (non-native) and Valley Oak (native) trees, with bird-feeding statistics: a review of 165 urban ecology studies found native plants better in 120 of them, and a Sacramento Valley oak study found migratory birds used oaks 74% of the time despite being only 15% of canopy. — Not all trees are equal. One native oak can provide far more habitat value than many non-native trees.

Not all trees are equal.

Native oaks support hundreds of caterpillar species.
Migratory birds use native oaks disproportionately.
Oaks provide food, nesting sites, shade, and habitat throughout the year.
One mature native oak can support far more biodiversity than many ornamental trees.