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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

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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