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Quercus falcata
Spanish Red Oak, Swamp Red Oak, Southern Red Oak
Origin: Central and eastern United States of America.
| Family |
| Fagaceae |
| Genus |
| Quercus |
| Species |
| falcata |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Height |
| 20-30 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Habitat |
| Found at altitudes of approximately 750 m in dry acidic soils. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Dark grey with deep furrows, inner bark is pale yellow. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Light brown, 4-8 mm in length. |
| Leaf Description |
| Thick, 3-7 lobes, dark grey, thick with a rounded base, 8-30 x 5-15 cm. |
| Fruit Description |
| Acorn, globose, singular or paired, 1-2 cm. First acorns are not produced until the tree has matured to 25 years. |
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