Minimum contacts. Minimum contacts is a term used in the United States law of civil procedure to determine when it is appropriate for a court in one state to assert personal jurisdiction over a defendant from another state.
Under ideal conditions, oak trees live an average of 150 years, with short-lived varieties lasting 50 to 60 years and long-lived varieties living more than 150 years.
The typical lifespan of a cherry tree is as short as 16 to 20 years. Some species are longer lived than others. Black cherry trees (Prunus serotina) live up to 250 years, although the average lifespan of a black cherry is 100 years.