Numbered Publications by Thomas, Laurie
FOR-140: Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Black Oak
Laurie Thomas, Darren Morris | April 22, 2026 (New)
Black oak is a common and widely distributed oak that is part of the red oak group. It is a medium-sized tree that can grow up to 80 feet in height. Like many red oaks it is suitable for timber products and its fruit, the acorn, is a valuable wildlife food. Black oak can be found on a wide variety of sites, including those with moist and well drained soils but is most often found on medium to poor soils associated with a south or west facing aspect.
FOR-141: Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Northern Red Oak
Laurie Thomas, Darren Morris | April 22, 2026 (New)
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.
FOR-143: Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Chinkapin Oak
Laurie Thomas, Darren Morris | April 22, 2026 (New)
Chinkapin oak is a found throughout eastern and central North America and is a member of the white oak group. This oak grows well on alkaline soils. It typically grows 35 to 80 feet tall. The foliage and acorns are an important wildlife food.
FOR-139: Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: White Oak
Laurie Thomas | April 22, 2026 (New)
White oak is a member of the white oak group and considered by many the most important of all the oaks. White oak is the most important oak in the timber industry and its acorn is the most palatable of all the oaks.
FOR-142: Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Southern Red Oak
Laurie Thomas, Darren Morris | April 20, 2026 (New)
Southern red oak is one of the more common upland oaks found in the southeastern United States. It is a medium-sized tree, typically 50 to 70 feet in height. Like many red oaks, it is suitable for timber products and its fruit, the acorn, is a valuable wildlife food. Southern red oak also has value as an urban landscape tree.