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Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Northern Red Oak

Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Northern Red Oak

FOR-141
Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Northern Red Oak

Authored by: Laurie Thomas Darren Morris

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Abstract

Northern red oak is widespread and one of the most important oaks of the red oak group. It is a medium-sized to large tree that grows 60 to over 100 feet tall and two to three feet in diameter. Often considered one of the highest quality tree species in upland forests, it is an important tree for lumber.

Core Details

Publication ID

FOR-141

Status

New

Publication Date

April 22, 2026

Series

Multi-Part Series

N/A


Categorical Details

Language

English

Peer Reviewed?

Yes


Keywords

oak, silviculture

Contact Information

Tawana Brown
Associate Director, Educational Publications

361 Blazer Dining 343 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. Lexington, KY 40526-0012

+1 (859) 257-7566

tawana.brown@uky.edu