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Southern Red Oak

Common Name: Southern Red Oak
Species Name: Quercus falcata Michx.
Family Name: Fagaceae
Plant Type: Trees


Plant Facts
Origin	North America
Duration	Perennial
Distribution in Oklahoma	East-central, south-east and south-central
Sun Preference	Somewhat shade intolerant
Susceptibility	Foliar Diseases

ID Characteristics

Field Identification Characteristics

Shade tree in south
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 24-inch diameter, 80-foot height
- Leaves: Decidious Broadleaf
- Leaf Type: Simple
- Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
- Leaf Shape: Elliptical
- Stipules: Yes
Floral Characteristics
- Petals: Not showy
- Flower Color: Greenish-yellow
- Flower Timing: Spring
- Fruit Type: Nut-like


Habitat/Ecology
Habitat	Dry ridgetops and upper slopes with plenty of water and heat
Soil Type	Ulfisols, alfisols; dry sandy or silty soils
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone	7 and 8
Successional Stage	Varies