November's Tree of the month is fittingly enough, Quercus laevis, or commonly known as the turkey oak. The turkey oak gets it name from the turkey footprint shaped leaves that cover this red oak species. They are now beginning to change colors and can been seen with those autumn oranges and reds. This scrubby oak species is found is very well drained, dry, sandy soils. This makes this species very drought and wind tolerant. Important for wildlife in scrub sand hills, it provides food and habitat. There are many located on the north side of Jacksonville where there are higher and drier ridges and bluffs. If you wish to see some turkey oaks in person, just take a visit to Ed Austin Regional Park.