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STUDIES OF TREES 



Range: It grows all over Eastern North America and 

 reaches north farther than any of the other oaks. 



Soil and location: It is less fastidious in its soil and 

 moisture requirements than the other oaks and therefore 



grows in a great variety 

 of soils. It requires plenty 

 of light. 



Enemies: Like most 

 of the other oaks, this 

 species is comparatively 

 free from insects and dis- 

 ease. 



Value for planting : 

 The red oak grows faster 

 and adapts itself better 

 to poor soil conditions 

 than any of the other 

 oaks and is therefore easy 

 to plant and easy to find 

 in the nurseries. It makes 

 an excellent street tree, is 

 equally desirable for the 

 lawn and is hardly sur- 

 passed for woodland 

 planting. 



Commercial value : 



The wood is hard and strong but coarse grained, and is 

 used for construction timber, interior finish and furniture. 

 It is inferior to white oak where strength and durability 

 are required. 



FIG. 62. Leaf and Fruit of Red 

 Oak. 



