Quercus rubra
Northern Red Oak
The Northern Red Oak is a tall, deciduous tree native to North America. It grows straight and tall, reaching up to 28 meters (92 feet) with a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. Open-grown trees can have stouter trunks but are not as tall. The tree has a narrow, rounded head with branches growing at right angles to the stem. It is known for its distinctive bark featuring shiny stripes down the center. The leaves are oblong-ovate to oblong, with seven to eleven lobes, and turn a rich red in autumn. The acorns are about 1 to 1.25 inches long and mature in about 18 months after pollination.
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Fagales
Fagaceae
Quercus
The wood of the Northern Red Oak is pale reddish brown with a darker sapwood. It is heavy, hard, strong, and coarse-grained. The bark is rich in tannin, which gives it a dark reddish-gray brown color. The leaves and acorns contain tannins, which are bitter-tasting compounds that act as predator deterrents.
The Northern Red Oak is highly valued for its timber, used in construction, flooring, veneer, interior trim, and furniture. The acorns can be collected, leached to remove bitterness, and then eaten whole or ground into meal. It is also grown as an ornamental tree in parks and large gardens.
Spring
Spring, when soil temperatures reach around 21°C (70°F)
Up to 43 meters (141 feet) tall
The Northern Red Oak prefers good soil that is slightly acidic and well-drained borders of streams. It grows rapidly and is tolerant of many soil types, although it prefers glacial drift areas.
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