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Quercus rubra



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Quercus rubra
Red oak

Imbricate, ovate and sharp pointed, the 1/4" buds are reddish brown in color with rusty hairs at the apex. The buds of this species have more of a reddish cast and are slightly longer than those of Quercus palustris.

 
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