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Quercus rubra
Red Oak
One of the faster growing oak trees, able to withstand city pollution, and adaptable to street plantings. The lobed, dark green leaves turn a dark red-brown colour in autumn. Its growth habit is broadly pyramidal when young, broad spreading with age.
- » Rounded, broad, spreading, often irregular crown
- » Dark green leaves have sharply pointed lobes
- » Insignificant flowers (catkins) are followed by acorns
- » Foliage turns a red-brown in the fall
1gal
$22.50
2gal
$42.00
7gal
$246.00
5gal
$246.00
10gal
$270.00
15gal
$288.00
20gal
$309.00
25gal
$465.00
30gal
$885.00
- Category:Trees
- Hardiness Zone:4
- Height:16-22 m
- Spread:15-20 m
Additional Information about Quercus rubra
Native to Ontario and parts of North America.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Quercus rubra
A slow-growing large specimen shade tree at maturity, it needs a large space in which to grow. Acorns are a favourite food of wildlife.