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Southern Red Oak, also known as Quercus Falcata, was discovered in at least the late Cretaceous Period.  This type of tree is currently found in the southeastern United States.  The mid-sized tree typically grows between 50 to 70 feet in height and can be found on dry upland sites and/or dry sandy or clay soils and can also be occasionally found in wet soils.  The Southern Red oak produce acorns.  The reproduction of the Southern Red Oak takes place through root and stump sprouting.  Acorn production begins around 25 years, but one won’t see an ample amount produced until 50-75 years

Southern Red Oaks are vital to the environment due to it being a food source for many animals which include squirrels, songbirds, deer, turkey, and black bears.Southern Red Oak can be used for many different human things; some of those are railroad ties, fence posts, veneer, furniture, cabinets, paneling, flooring, caskets, and pulpwood.

Though this tree is not currently in extinction, all oak trees are sparse due to the diseases insects, and plant problems that plague it’s existence.  Insects, diseases, and other plant problems pose a threat to the Southern Oak Tree.  Some types of diseases that can effect a Southern Oak Tree are honey fungus, chlorosis, Ganoderma Root Rot, and Bacterial Leaf Scorch.