Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)

This tree can be found along the Hogback mountin trail in the Frye Mountain state game management area. The Northern Red Oak grows to 60-80 feet high and 2-3 feet in diameter. The bark on old trees is a dark grey and is divided into round ridges. Younger trees have a smoother grey or greenish bark. Leaves are 5-8 inches long and have bristle-tipped lobes. They can stay attached through winter. The wood is strong and heavy and commonly used for furniture, pallets, dowels, and firewood. I chose to include this tree due to the unique shape of the leaves as well as its prevalence throughout these areas.