A GRAY DA Y
A "PERFECT TEN" RED OAKMonday, 7:45 AM. 24 degrees,wind W, calm. The sky is overcast and the barometer predicts precipitation.,
From time to time I take photos of what I consider a “perfect ten” tree of its species, to give an idea of its size and shape in its prime. Pictured is a northern red oak, Quercus rubra, one of the dominant trees of our northern forests and an excellent landscape tree if given sufficient room. When young it prefers light shade or full sun, and a slightly acidic soil with medium moisture and fertility conditions. It makes a good street tree except although some may consider the acorns bothersome.
We are off to Ashland this morning to get H1N1 flue shots.
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