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Red Oak is a great primary canopy layer tree that looks great throughout the year, but especially in the summer because it provides fantastic shade in the summer months. 
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Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
What gets a year older whenever it rings?
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​A tree!
Did you know?
  • Some Indian tribes used the bark as a disinfectant
  • The bark of the tree is used to make railway ties 
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Common Names: 
  • Red Oak 
  • Northern Red Oak 
Wildlife Benefits: 
  • Birds and mammals use it for cover and nesting 
  • Deer and rabbits commonly feed on the leaves and young seedlings 
  • Mammals and birds eat the acorns 
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Habitat: 
  • ​Woodlands 
Size: 
  • 65-100' tall, with a crown width of 60-70' 
Growing Conditions: 
  • Full sun to partial shade
  • Moist, well-drained soil 
Select Identification Characteristics: 
  • Leaf Type: Simple 
  • Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
  • Bud Arrangement: Alternate
  • Terminal Bud: Cluster 
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