Quercus falcata Southern red oak (Fagaceae) Deciduous tree

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Quercus falcata
Southern red oak
Deciduous tree
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The Quercus falcata plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New York to Florida, west to Texas. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Southern red oak.

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Latin Name:  Quercus falcata
Common Name:  Southern red oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  Michx.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  25   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry sandy or clay upland soils, to 600 metres[229]. It is also occasionally found on moister fertile bottomlands or near streams, where it acchieves its greatest size[43, 229].

General Uses: A mulch of the leaves repels slugs, grubs etc, though fresh leaves should not be used as these can inhibit plant growth[20]. Oak galls are excrescences that are sometimes produced in great numbers on the tree and are caused by the activity of the larvae of different insects. The insects live inside these galls, obtaining their nutrient therein. When the insect pupates and leaves, the gall can be used as a rich source of tannin, that can also be used as a dyestuff[4]. The bark is a good source of tannin[82, 227]. Wood - coarse-grained, durable, heavy, hard, strong[43, 227, 229]. It cracks badly when left in the sun and rots when in contact with the soil[229]. It weighs 43lb per cubic foot[227]. It is not a prime timber, but is used for rough lumber, tools, furniture etc and as fuel[43, 227, 229].

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