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Summary

Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra) (native) About this tree: Acorns eaten by turkey, blue jay and ruffed grouse

Prefers dry uplands

Grows 75 to 100 feet tall

Hardiness zone 3

Identification Tips:

  • Leaves: Alternate; simple; pinnately (7-11) lobed; dark green; 4 to 9 inches long
  • Fruit: Egg-shaped, brown acorn; 1/3 enclosed by shallow cup; dark margin

on cup scales

  • Bark: Dark gray-black, shallow, wideflat ridges

Copyright status

This image is public domain because it was first published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Source

http://plant-materials.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/publications/woodypocketguide.pdf

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