Quercus rubra

Definitions of Quercus rubra

1. noun

   large symmetrical deciduous tree with rounded crown widely distributed in eastern North America; has large leaves with triangular spiny tipped lobes and coarse-grained wood less durable than that of white oaks
   synonyms: Quercus borealis, northern red oak

   type of:

   red oak

   any of numerous American oaks having 4 stamens in each floret, acorns requiring two years to mature and leaf veins usually extending beyond the leaf margin to form points or bristles