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Northern Red Oak
Other common names: Red Oak Scientific name (In italic): Quercus rubra Conservation status: Least Concern
How can a Northern Red Oak be identified? Bark is a reddish grey brown color, 7-11 lobes on leaves with alternating pattern, fruit is an acorn, male flowers are hanging catcins, and leaves are a dull green color in the summer and in the fall turn green before they fall off Ecological importance of the species
Distribution of Northern Red Oak
Soil protection and stabilization, carbon sequestration (removes carbon from the air), shelter, and part of the fire belt.
Where on Campus can they Meaning of Northern Red Oak be found? There is one located on the They represent strength, healing, south side of the Willow protection, and wisdom. This is Landing circle and many because they are large trees and can more can be found in Willow live in many different kinds of climites. Landing and the Oak Savannah.