Red Oak

the red oak, is an oak tree native to Berghen, in the western and southern regions of the continent. It has been introduced to small areas in Eastern Katatan, where it can frequently be seen cultivated in gardens and parks. It prefers good soil that is slightly acidic.

Basic Information

Anatomy

The red oak is a tall oak tree with red and orange leaves. The bark is rough and dark brown, the inner wood a dark red.

Genetics and Reproduction

During spring and summer the red oak develops white flowers that turn into acorns. When these acorns drop they can grow into large red oak trees, if they are not eaten by the wildlife first.

Growth Rate & Stages

The red oak can grow at roughly 2 feet a year for up to 10 years until its growth begins to slow. Red oaks can reach up to 75 feet and live for up to 500 years. Although they generally don't live for more than 300 years.

Ecology and Habitats

Red oaks must recieve around 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
The northern red oak grows in acidic, loamy (mixture of salt, silt, and clay soils), moist, sandy, well-drained and clay soils. While it prefers normal moisture, the tree has some drought tolerance.

Biological Cycle

The Red Oak has orange and red leaves during spring and summer. When fall arrives, the tree's leaves begin to turn brown and fall off. The tree remains leafless throughout winter until spring arrives.

Additional Information

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Lumber production is the main use of the Red Oak, for things like furniture and housing.

Scientific Name

Quercus rubra

Origin/Ancestry

Berghen

Lifespan

300

Average Height

60 - 75 feet

Geographic Distribution

• Lands of Abolition

Discovered by

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