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Common Name: Eastern Red Oak
Scientific Name: Quercus rubra
Location: Spalding Circle
Size: Two trees in proximity, 38 and 40 inches diameter at breast height
Native to: Eastern U.S.
This tree typically grows to: 60-75 feet tall and wide
This tree prefers these conditions: Full sun, dry to medium moisture
Special about this tree:
- Grows to a stately size and provides heavy shade.
- Dark leaves are about 7 inches, with seven to 11 lobes, each with multiple sharp tips
- Acorns are 1 inch. with shallow, beret-shaped caps.
- Fall color is red to brown.
- Fast growing.
- Susceptible to oak wilt disease.
