Quercus Rubra – Red Oak

Quercus Rubra – Red Oak

Red Oak

Quercus rubra

Plant Type: Deciduous broadleaf large tree

Habit: Upright; round, dense, symmetrical crown

Mature Size: 60’-7’ tall; 50’-60’ wide

Growth Rate: Fast

Zones: 5-8a

Foliage: Medium green, toothed, lobed leaves; yellow to yellow-brown in fall

Requirements: Acidic, moist, fertile soil; full sun, tolerates light shade

Landscape Characteristics: Large shade tree; Residential, commercial and coastal landscapes. Excellent choice for parking lots, parks, streets and medians. Tolerates drought and urban pollutants.