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THE Nuttall
Oak
About the Nuttall Oak :
The Nuttall Oak tree, Quercus nuttallii, was not
distinguished as a species until 1927. It is also
called red oak, Red River oak, and pin oak. It is
one of the few commercially important species found
on poorly drained clay flats and low bottoms of the
Gulf Coastal Plain and north in the Mississippi and
Red River Valleys.
The acorn or winter buds identify Nuttall oak,
easily confused with pin oak (Q. palustris). The
lumber is often cut and sold as red oak. In addition
to producing timber, Nuttall oak is an important
species for wildlife management because of heavy
annual mast production. Nuttall Oak trees are a good
choice for low poorly drained locations. During
winter, squirrels find a ready supply of acorns,
since many acorns remain on the tree into January.
Acorns are favored by deer and also eaten by
turkeys. |
