One of two large trees located south of LeBaron Hall. The English oak is the one to the east (see inset). The tree to the left of this oak is a basswood, Tilia americana).
This oak is native
to Europe, northern Africa and western Asia. It has been planted in North
America since colonial times and is locally naturalized in the US and Canada.
The English oak has been honored in folklore and song since ancient times.
The wood has been used in Europe for ship-building, interiors of churches
and castles, and for furniture. This species is rather large for
many situations, but is occasionally planted in Iowa as an ornamental shade
tree. There are many fine native oaks that are equally attractive.
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