GC2V105 Tree I.D. 19 - Red Oak (non climber) (Traditional Cache) in Ohio, United States created by hook

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drainhook: decided to climb again, since the non climber didnt receive much love...

GC2V105 ▼

A cache by hook Message this owner

Hidden : 4/29/2011

Difficulty:

Terrain:

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

I climbed this tree today, on Arbor Day, and it is the tallest Red Oak I have ever climbed, maybe even that I have ever seen. In the spirit of sharing my Arbor Day adventure with all of you, I am making this ID cache, no climbing necessary

(also because I forgot to remove the container from my backpack before I started climbing!)

No climbing,or cutting necessary

Leaf Characteristics

broad, flat
simple
pinnately lobed
bristle tips
not deeply lobed
thin leaves, lobes narrow toward tip

Fruit Characteristics

acorn
cup without fringe, without long stalk
acorn no longer than 1"
scales not swollen, mostly flat
shallow cup
acorn oblong

Red OaK
(Northern Red Oak)
Quercus rubra

The bark darkens and roughens near the base of older trees, while becoming fissured with broad, grayish ridges on the upper trunk. The tree grows on rich, well-drained soils. It occurs commonly throughout most of Ohio, except in poorly-drained or swampy areas. The wood is similar to that of the White Oak, and although more porous and less resistant to decay, is used extensively used in construction and interior work. The Red Oak grows more rapidly than most oaks and is useful for planting in residential areas. The acorns are not as tasty as those of the White Oak, but many kinds of wildlife feed on them.