Red Oak

Quercus rubra

616 Indiana Avenue

Red oak occurs across central and eastern North America, and is New Jersey’s State tree. It is a valuable, fast growing oak for lawns and parks, and is an excellent tree when properly grown. Leaves are pinkish to reddish when unfolding, lustrous dark green in summer changing to russet-red to bright red in fall. The name "red" is a description of the color of wood, which is used for rough lumber, clapboards and barrels.

This particular tree grew from an acorn brought back from Kentucky and planted in 1952. By May 2000 it measured 77 feet tall by 78 feet in spread.

Nominated by: Tom Jacobson