Quercus rubra L.

Red Oak

 

 

Description:

 

·        Leaves have sharp-pointed lobes or teeth around the margins

·        Commonly leaves are oblong in outline

·        Acorn cup 1.5-2 cm wide, conical in shape

 

 

Habitat:

 

·        Granitic areas

·        Light or well drained soils

 

 

Distribution:

 

·        Rare, found near path