Noun: Quercus borealis
- Large symmetrical deciduous tree with rounded crown widely distributed in eastern North America; has large leaves with triangular spiny tipped lobes and coarse-grained wood less durable than that of white oaks
"The Quercus borealis grew rapidly in the park";
- northern red oak, Quercus rubra
Type of: red oak
Encyclopedia: Quercus borealis