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Red Oak, Northern Red Oak

Quercus Rubra

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Overview

The Northern Red Oak, Quercus rubra, is a stately, deciduous tree renowned for its rapid growth, reaching 60-75 feet with a 45-foot spread. Its distinctive lobed leaves turn a striking crimson in fall. Hardy in USDA zones 3-8, it requires full sun and adapts to various soils. This oak's strong structure and longevity make it a centerpiece in landscape design, offering shade and year-round interest.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–8Climate Mediterranean, Temperate
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — deciduous tree renowned for its rapid growth
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — reaching 60-75 feet with a 45-foot spreadRed Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — offering shade and year-round interestRed Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — Hardy in USDA zones 3-8, it requires full sun and adapts to various soilsRed Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — This oak's strong structure and longevity make it a centerpiece in landscape designRed Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — Its distinctive lobed leaves turn a striking crimson in fallRed Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — prized for its adaptability and stately presence in a landscape+61

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fagaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — deciduous tree renowned for its rapid growth
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — reaching 60-75 feet with a 45-foot spread
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — offering shade and year-round interest
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — Hardy in USDA zones 3-8, it requires full sun and adapts to various soils
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — This oak's strong structure and longevity make it a centerpiece in landscape design
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — Its distinctive lobed leaves turn a striking crimson in fall
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — prized for its adaptability and stately presence in a landscape
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — is a majestic and robust deciduous tree
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — its spread provides ample shade during the hotter months
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — infusing the landscape with a burst of seasonal color
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — Rising up to 60-75 feet with a broad canopy that can extend 45 feet wide
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — with lobes ending in pointed tips and a lush green hue that transitions to a vibrant red or russet in the fall
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — it requires moderate maintenance and when established
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — For optimal growth, the Red Oak should be planted in full sun to partial shade
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — which mature in two seasons
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — It is tolerant of a variety of soil types and conditions, including dry and urban environments
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — consider its mature size and seasonal changes when integrating this grand tree into your design plan
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — ensuring it has ample space to flourish for future generations to admire
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — offering habitat and nourishment for local fauna
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — Hardy in USDA zones 3-8, it requires full sun and adapts to various soils; this oak's strong structure and
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — This oak's strong structure and longevity make it a centerpiece in landscape design; infusing the landscape with a
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — deciduous tree renowned for its rapid growth; hardy in USDA zones 3-8, it requires full sun and adapts to various
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — tree for full
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — Its distinctive lobed leaves turn a striking crimson in fall; consider its mature size and seasonal changes when

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