Southern Red Oak Trees

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About Southern Red Oak Trees: The rough bark of this tree is dark brown to dark gray in color, furrowed, and is marked by rough ridges and plates. The twigs have rust-colored hairs. Its leaves are distinctive. The Southern Red Oak grows in sandy, upland soils and is found in mixed forests.


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Southern Red Oak
Southern Red Oak Tree Facts
Scientific Name:
Quercus falcata
Foliage:
Dark green
Mature Height:
70-90'
Mature Spread:
50'
Soil:
Wide range tolerates poor dry
Zones:
7-9
Moisture:
Tolerates dry soil

It is a tree of the Old South, ranging from Maryland to Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. The wood of the Southern Red Oak is strong and coarse-grained. It warps and checks badly during drying, and its uses generally are limited to low-grade construction and fuel.

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