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Northern Red Oak
Quercus rubra
The Northern Red Oak is one of the fastest growing oak trees and has an open canopy. It produces glossy green foliage during the summer and turns a beautiful red during the fall. The Red Oak makes a fantastic shade tree that is well suited for lawns, parks, and natural areas. It produces acorns that are an important winter food source for squirrels, deer, wild turkeys, and birds.