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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 3–8Type TreeClimate Mediterranean, Temperate
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — infusing the landscape with a burst of seasonal color; deciduous tree renowned for its rapid growth, image 52
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Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Fagaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — infusing the landscape with a burst of seasonal color; deciduous tree renowned for its rapid growth, image 52
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
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — tree for full; offering habitat and nourishment for local fauna, image 60
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — offering shade and year-round interest; ensuring it has ample space to flourish for future generations, image 46
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — reaching 60-75 feet with a 45-foot spread; with lobes ending in pointed tips and a lush green hue that, image 62
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — its spread provides ample shade during the hotter months; is a majestic and robust deciduous tree, image 50
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — is a majestic and robust deciduous tree
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — reaching 60-75 feet with a 45-foot spread
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) — It is tolerant of a variety of soil types and conditions, including dry and urban environments; for optimal growth
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — This oak's strong structure and longevity make it a centerpiece in landscape design; infusing the, image 45
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, image 61
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) — it requires moderate maintenance and when established; rising up to 60-75 feet with a broad canopy that, image 56
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — infusing the landscape with a burst of seasonal color; deciduous tree renowned for its rapid growth
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — Its distinctive lobed leaves turn a striking crimson in fall
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — offering habitat and nourishment for local fauna
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — prized for its adaptability and stately presence in a landscape
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — offering shade and year-round interest; ensuring it has ample space to flourish for future generations, image 66
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — it requires moderate maintenance and when established; rising up to 60-75 feet with a broad canopy that can extend
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; this oak's strong structure, image 44
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — consider its mature size and seasonal changes when integrating this grand tree into your design plan, image 58
Red Oak, Northern Red Oak (Quercus Rubra) — It is tolerant of a variety of soil types and conditions, including dry and urban environments
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