Northern Red Oak is one of the most important and abundant trees of the eastern deciduous forest, with pointed-lobed leaves that turn rich red in autumn and acorns that take two years to mature. It supports over 500 species of Lepidoptera larvae, more than almost any other tree genus. Its acorns are a critical mast crop for deer, squirrels, turkeys, and bears.
Habitat
Diverse upland and bottomland forests across eastern and central North America
Diet
Acorns support 30+ mammal and bird species; larval host for 500+ moth species
How common
Common
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