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Massachusetts to Pennsylvania, west to Missouri, south to 
Florida and Texas. In Texas it extends to the central part of 
the state. Most abundant in sandy or sterile soils. It is by 
far the most abundant of any of the oaks in Texas. : 
The wood is heavy, hard, close grained, durable. It is used 
for fence posts, cross ties, building material, and fuel. The 
tree is often planted for ornament, but does not thrive well 
in heavy soils and is a slow grower. 

Fig. 10. Quercus Macrocarpa. 
