Northern Red Oak

This Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra) is located directly next to an American Beech (Fagus grandifolia). While you would not expect this species to be a Northern Red Oak, it is still growing. The expression "blink and you might miss it" definitely applies to this thin-trunked tree. While this species can grow to be 100 feet tall and a spread of 45 feet, this particular tree has A LOT of growing to do. This tree was too cute not to include and needs all the good energy it could possibly get from those walking the trail!

Northern Red Oaks grow in sun and part shade, but is one of the most shade-tolerant oaks! They grow best in well-drained loamy sands.