This tall species can reach 30m and boasts a large, smooth, dark grey trunk with deep ridges over time. Its summer foliage is a dull green, but come fall, it transforms into a stunning display of deep red to yellow-orange. With a preference for dry, sunny slopes and moderate shade-tolerance, the Red Oak thrives in deep, fertile, and well-drained soils with a high water table. It can even adapt to shallow clay, gravel, or stony soil conditions.