Species: Quercus rubra

(kwer'kus rue'brah)

Red Oak; Northern Red Oak

Found on Course Walks

Oaks , Campus trees walk;
Big Trees in Winter

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection
Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

'Aurea', 'Boltes Gold', 'Magic Fire', 'Splendens'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 60' - 75' (equal spread)

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: round habit in youth and maturity

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 3b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salty soil

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

oak wilt is a serious problem in more southern areas; resistant to anthracnose; preferred by orange-striped oakworm

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

native to North America (Nova Scotia to Pennsylvania, west to Minnesota and Iowa); transplant in spring; like Q. palustris, relatively easy to transplant

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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