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Southern Red Oak
Southern Red Oak trees are a medium-sized tree with a short trunk and large branches supporting a rounded crown. The Southern red oak is also referred to as Spanish oak. The Southern Red Oak tree, Quercus falcata, is characterized by its rough bark. The Southern Oak tree is deciduous and is a good shade tree adapted to drier sites. The bark is dark gray in color, furrowed, and is marked by rough ridges and plates. The acorns are usually produced singly, and biennially. Songbirds, turkey, a variety of small mammals and deer eat the nuts. The wood of the Southern Red Oak is strong and coarse-grained. They are 1/2 to 3/4 inch long, roughly spherical and orange-brown. It is a tree of the Old South, ranging from Maryland to Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. ... get more information
Tatarian Maple The Tatarian Maple, Acer tataricum', is quite similar to Amur Maple and the two species readily hybridize when grown together. Tatarian Maple grows slightly larger and is naturally more tree like in growth habit. A good tree for planters or patios. Fall color is usually yellow to reddish brown. The Tatarian Maples are slightly larger and usually develop a good red coloration when maturing. It has excellent small tree form and good foliage quality. |
