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.
American beeches live 300 to 400 years, grow 70 to 80 feet tall and can be more than 3 feet around. They are recognized by their smooth, light gray bark. American beech trees retain this smooth texture their entire lives.