Texas Red Oak, Nuttall Oak, Red River Oak

This species, which is a Mississippi Valley species and whose range barely extends into Texas, should not be confused with Q. buckleyi (a...Read Morelso called Texas Red Oak), which is from areas like Central Texas. Unfortunately, both species (also Q. gravesii) have been called Q. texana at some point.

Sources indicate the Nuttall Oak wasn't recognized as a separate species until the 1920s.

We received two free saplings ...Read Moreat our local Home & Garden show last year, and so far, I'm impressed with the robust growth and beautiful spring foliage. Rutherford county (middle Tennessee) is dominated by stands of lovely Oak trees, but our specific neighborhood has surprisingly few. We're hoping to set an example and encourage our neighbors to plant more of these beauties.