American Oak Tree

American Oak Tree leaves:



Red Oak tree:
In Britain this is by far the most commonly planted American oak.
It comes from eastern North America from Nova Scotia to Georgia.
It was extensively used as a forest tree in Europe in the nineteenth century and in Britain after 1920. The tree grows faster than native oaks in most of the country, but it requires full light and will not tolerate close spacing. The wood is not durable outside without preservative treatment. In some seasons there is good red and orange autumn foliage colour.

Size: A large, deciduous tree to 75' (23m) tall.
Environment: Full sun. Well drained, acidic, sandy loans are best. Withstands urban conditions well.
Key Features: Grows rapidly for an oak.