Northern Red Oak

The Northern Red Oak is one of Pennsylvania's most commonly found trees. Over 50% of Pennsylvania's mountainous forests are made up of a variety of Oak species. Along with this, approximately 90% of Pennsylvania's forests are made up of hardwood tree species. The Northern Red Oak's record height for Pennsylvania was recorded at a height of 150 feet and a width of 20 feet! The easiest way to decipher if a tree is a Northern Red Oak is by its leaves. The Red Oak's leaves have pointed lobes, as compared to the White Oak's rounded points. Along with this, the Northern Red Oak's acorns often have a more elongated shape, as compared to the White Oak's broader and shorter appearance. If you would like to learn more about comparing different Oak species, please check out the linked sources below!  

 

Sources: 

Berard, D. K. (2023, August 28). Red Oak VS White Oak: A Beginner Botanist’s Guide | HerbSpeak. https://herbspeak.com/red-oak-vs-white-oak/

The thickest, tallest, and oldest trees in Pennsylvania. (2019). Monumentaltrees.com. https://www.monumentaltrees.com/en/records/usa/pennsylvania/