The Southern Red Oak is a woody, deciduous tree that is native to North Carolina. They can grow anywhere from 60 to 100 feet tall and 10 feet in diameter. This species typically lives around 200 years, but there have been trees reported to be 350 years old! 

low graded timber

Fast growing and very adaptable 

Can grow in poor sandy soil

40 to 70 feet wide canopy that is good for shade coverage, especially 

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