Large, spreading oak located to the left at the start of the unpaved path leading from the east towards the Campanile.
The scarlet oak is
an attractive ornamental shade tree with striking fall foliage. It is native
to the eastern US from Maine to Georgia. It is not native to Iowa. Found
on upland sites, ridges and slopes, this oak does well in light or sandy,
well-drained soils with moderately regular moisture. The wood is usually
sold intermixed with other oak wood. Acorns are usually marked with concentric
rings around the rounded apex and they mature in the second season.
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