Northern red oak, Quercus rubra, is long-lived & grows to 90', exceptionally to 140', with a trunk diameter of 20–40". Stout branches grow at right angles to the trunk, forming a narrow round-topped head. Grows rapidly & is tolerant of many soils & varied situations. Leaves alternate, 7-9 lobed, 5-10" long, 4-6" broad; lobes tapering gradually from broad bases & less deeply cut than most others in the red oak group. Acorns mature in 18 mo. Occurs in the northern 2/3 of Arkansas.
