Texas red oak

The Texas red oak (Quercus texana) is a tree native to dry Texas uplands. It is typically a small to medium-sized tree, characterized by reddish-brown bark, deeply lobed leaves, and acorns that mature over two seasons.12

The Texas red oak is part of the larger "red oak" group (Erythrobalanus), which includes various North American trees and shrubs known for their bristle-tipped leaves and bitter acorns. Sometimes, the Texas red oak is considered a shorter variety of the Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii). Timber from all trees in the red oak group is referred to as "red oak" in the lumber trade.2