Red Oak

Latin Name: Quercus rubra

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Characteristics:
A large red oak tree that grows up to 100? in height. Bark is light grey and cracked. Acorns are round or ovoid and are reddish brown in color, and the caps of the acorn are scaled. In autumn, the leaves turn bright red.
Height 50-100ft

Habitat:
Light Requirement: Shade tolerance, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Needs: Medium to drier soils

Wildlife:
Northern red oak provides good cover and nesting sites (including cavities) for a wide variety of birds and mammals. Deer, elk, moose, and rabbits commonly browse leaves and young seedlings and the acorns are eaten by a wide variety of large and small mammals and birds.