Go Back Oak Northern Red

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:30 PM
Quercus rubra

Plant Type: Deciduous Trees

The fastest growing Oak and one of the easiest to transplant, this tree is great for street use or as a landscape tree. The foliage is dense and lustrous and leaves hang on the tree into winter. Foliage emerges pinkish-red in spring turning glossy, dark green in summer and finally to a russet-red to bright red in fall. Acorns are 3/4-1″ long and are covered with a medium brown cap. Prefers well-drained, acid soils.

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Growing & Maintenance Tips:

Flower Color

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Foliage Color

Glossy, dark green foliage turns red to red-brown in fall.

Plant Spread

50'

Good Companions

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Plant Height

60-80'

Scape Height

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Hardness Zone

3-8

Soil Moisture

well drained

Characteristics & Attributes

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Bloom Time

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Critter Resistance

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Exposure

Full sun.

Growth Rate

Fast.

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