Fall color is usually brick red to scarlet, but may be brown-red to yellowish brown in poor years. Large oval acorn, one inch long, that matures over two seasons. Valuable timber tree, with its wood prized for beams, boards, railroad ties and furniture. One of the most rapidly growing and vigorous oaks. Urban tolerant in general, especially to dry sites.
Abundant nuts attract wildlife, including large birds, deer and especially squirrels.