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    Quercus rubra, Red or northern red oak

    Quercus rubra is a species of deciduous broadleaf flowering plants (in the Fagaceae or Beech family), native to eastern North America. It is a large tree, growing to 20–40 metres, with a straight trunk and upward-angled branches, giving it a round-topped crown. Trees can live for 400 years.

    Quercus rubra has large shiny or dark green leaves, with three to five lobes on each side and one at the end, all with pointed teeth. The leaves are larger and the lobes more numerous but less deeply divided than those of Quercus palustris. Quercus rubra is often planted in parks on account of its impressive display in autumn, when the leaves turn yellow, red and bronze.

    Quercus rubra prefers moist, well-drained and slightly acidic soil. In optimal conditions, it grows quickly. It is an important species for hardwood production in North America. The wood is strong and used for flooring, veneer, interior trim, fence posts and furniture.

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    about this species     Wikipedia Kew Gardens Plants of the World Online Trees and Shrubs Online Woodland Trust

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