Name that tree

[dodge man]

I always assumed red oak was the color of the wood, not the color of the leaves in the fall.

 

[71bronco]

We planted an oak - about 18 years ago. It was a Crimson King. It lasted about 12 years and then - died all of a sudden. I don't think it liked our soil here - so much. The leaves that formed on our oak were not the "typical" ones shown for a Crimson King. I'm guessing but - I'll bet our soil type and weather caused that oak to morph somewhat. It still stands out there in the yard. A 25 foot tall skeleton. The birds still seem to like it.

Only Crimson Kings around here are Maples. Most do die off early like yours. They stay a dark red all summer long.

Jeff

 

[Torvy]

Given the additional information about young leaves, it may be the Texas Red Oak (Quercus buckleyi).

 

[Torvy]

Here are pictures of the tree(s).

 

[jyoutz]

Southern Red Oak... Is my answerView attachment 791407
Better picture of it younger
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The U shaped base where the leaf meets them stem is the identifying mark..

Yours....
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I would go with this as a best estimate. I’m experienced with Rocky Mountains forests, or southern forests, but this is a red oak. The immature spring leaves are a bit different than mature summer leaves.

Southern Red Oak Tree (Quercus falcata).​

 

[TN8Man]

Here's a picture of a leaf from a tree (or cluster of trees) in my private 'forest'. I am pretty sure it is an oak (but I'm no expert).

What kind of oak is it? Or is it something else?

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Identifying Oak Trees Native to Tennessee