Northern Red Oak Tree

Northern Red Oak is commonly found in drier areas throughout the eastern US. It is used for lumber and firewood, and provides food for wild animals. 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. Can grow and thrive in nearly every condition imaginable. One of the most prolific lumber producing trees in the United States Huge shade tree, hardy, fast growing, easy to manage.