# 🌲 Oak Tree References (Deciduous)

**Tree Type:** Oak - Broad-leafed deciduous tree
**Seasonal Changes:** YES (4 seasons)

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## Required References:

### **Master References Needed:**
- `oak_spring.png` - Light green leaves, fresh growth
- `oak_summer.png` - Dark green full canopy
- `oak_autumn.png` - Orange/red/yellow leaves
- `oak_winter.png` - Bare branches, snow

### **Size Standards:**
- Small Oak (sapling): 96x96px
- Medium Oak: 160x160px
- Large Oak (ancient): 192x192px or 256x256px

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## Visual Specifications:

**Trunk:**
- Color: `#8B4513` (Saddle Brown)
- Texture: Simplified bark lines (3-5 vertical)
- Style: Thick, chibi-proportioned

**Leaves (Summer):**
- Color: `#228B22` (Forest Green)
- Style: Leaf clusters (NOT individual leaves)
- Clusters: 5-10 leaves per shape

**Autumn Colors:**
- Orange: `#FF8C00`
- Gold: `#FFD700`
- Red: `#FF4500`

**Winter:**
- Bare branches visible
- Snow on top: `#F0F8FF` (Alice Blue)
- Optional icicles

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## Style Requirements:

✅ **MUST HAVE:**
- SMOOTH vector-style lines (NOT pixel art)
- THICK 5px black outlines `#000000`
- Flat cel shading
- Chibi cute proportions
- Transparent background

❌ **NEVER:**
- Pixelated/chunky
- Individual leaf sprites
- Realistic textures
- Thin outlines