Nuttall's oak is a popular deciduous tree native to North America. It is a member of the red oak group and is known for its tall stature and attractive foliage. Nuttall's oak is also called pin oak or shumard oak. The tree has a straight trunk, which often divides into several branches, and produces alternating leaves with toothed margins. It is an excellent landscape tree and is often planted along streets and in urban parks. Other synonyms for Nuttall's oak include Spanish oak, swamp red oak, and Texas red oak. These various names reflect the oak's geographic distribution across the United States.
