Red Oak

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:tree
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:New_Jersey
gptkbp:body_style Moderate to dense
Broadly rounded
gptkbp:climate Temperate climates
gptkbp:color Light to medium brown
Ridges and furrows
Gray to dark brown
Brilliant red to russet
gptkbp:companion_plants Maple, Birch
gptkbp:controls Deep taproot
gptkbp:cultural_practices Traditional medicine
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of strength
gptkbp:difficulty Janka hardness of 1,290 lbf
gptkbp:disease_resistance Moderate
gptkbp:environmental_impact Carbon sequestration
gptkbp:family gptkb:Fagaceae
gptkbp:finish Stains and varnishes well
gptkbp:fruit_type gptkb:Acorn
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Quercus
gptkbp:growth_habit Upright
gptkbp:growth_rate Fast
Moderate to fast
gptkbp:habitat Forests, parks
U. S. Eastern regions
gptkbp:height 60-75 feet
60 to 75 feet
Up to 100 feet in ideal conditions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Red Oak
gptkbp:landscape Erosion control
Shade tree, street tree
gptkbp:leaf_arrangement gptkb:Autumn
Deciduous
Low maintenance
Alternate
Lobed
Deciduous hardwood
Pyramidal when young
Green in summer
Dense foliage
gptkbp:lifespan 200 to 300 years
gptkbp:lighting Full sun to partial shade
gptkbp:maintenance Moderate stability
gptkbp:material Hardwood
Moderate
Furniture, flooring
Medium density
Good workability
Cabinetry, millwork
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:pests Oak wilt, borers
gptkbp:pollinators Wind-pollinated
gptkbp:propagation_method Seed, grafting
gptkbp:region 3 to 8
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Quercus_rubra
gptkbp:seed_dispersal 2 years
By animals
gptkbp:soil_type Well-drained, acidic soil
gptkbp:species gptkb:Quercus_rubra
Catkins
gptkbp:texture Straight grain
gptkbp:uses Furniture, flooring, and cabinetry
Timber, landscaping, shade
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:High