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Quercus rubra, or Northern Red Oak, is a majestic native hardwood tree that can live over 200 years and grow up to 90 feet tall. Known for its strong reddish wood and brilliant red fall foliage, it’s one of the most iconic and ecologically valuable trees in eastern North America. Its acorns provide essential food for wildlife like deer, squirrels, and birds, while its leaves support hundreds of native caterpillars that feed songbirds. Fast-growing and adaptable to a variety of soils, the Norther

The Dwarf Chinkapin Oak (Quercus prinoides) is a small, shrubby oak native to barren, dry, sandy sites throughout various regions of the eastern and central US. In my home state of Pennsylvania, it is mostly limited to serpentine barrens, fire-prone sites, and otherwise harsh areas where large trees cannot usually grow. Within the past few years, especially because of the work / research of Dr. Doug Tallamy (Homegrown National Park), demand for this small oak species has increased. This species