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Spanish Oak, Turkey Oak, Pagoda Oak, Cherry-bark Oak

The species name, falcata, refers to the scythe-shaped leaves. The tree is often planted as an ornamental and the wood is used for many purposes. The bark is an excellent source for tannin and is used as an astringent in medicine. It has many variable shapes especially when young. Not all botanists agree to the exact status of its variations.

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A wonderful landscape tree with an open rounded crown reaching about 80 feet tall in North East Texas. Leaves are simple, alternate, deciduous, and quite variable. Generally, however, leaves will have 3-7 bristle-tipped lobes lobed.

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