Another keystone oak species to New England outperformed only by White Oak. There are around 500 species moths and butterflies alone that rely on red oak. The hardy trees grow about 2 feet every year for the first 10 years and can live well beyond 350 years if grown for old-growth. The tree brandishes dark brown, reddish leaves that last well past the first snows of winter; and will bring various songbirds to any snow-covered landscape.
Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
•Keystone species for over 500 species of moths and butterflies
•Deep, wide-spreading root systems aid in erosion and maintain water quality in underground reservoirs
•Acorns provide essential food source for deer, squirrels, wild turkeys, and various other mammals & birds
•Aids in maintenance of thousands of beneficial insect populations
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