Quercus rubra
Northern Red Oak
This long-lived, statuesque shade tree has a relatively fast growth rate. As new leaves unfurl, they are reddish while mature leaves are shiny dark green, deeply lobed with a distinct point. Fall brings color from russet-red to bright red. Nursery production techniques in fertilization and root pruning have made the oak easier to transplant and given it faster growth and acorn production rates.
Additional Information:
Height 60-75 Feet
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Spread 60-75 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7
Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Good Companions
Sugar Maple
(Acer saccharum),
Brilliant Red Chokeberry
(Aronia brillantissima),
Fringetree
(Chionanthus virginicus),
Flowering Dogwood
(Cornus florida),
Green Hawthorn
(Crataegus viridis),
Bladdernut
(Staphylea trifolia)
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Characteristics & Attributes
Hydrologic Designation
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Nature Attracting
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Season of Interest
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Mid (May-June) |
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Winter (Nov-Mar) |
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Late (July-frost) |
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Early (Feb-Apr) |
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Soil Moisture
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Special Features
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Interesting Bark |
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Nuts |
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Sun Exposure
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Full Sun |
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Medium Sun/Average Shade |
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USFS MO Ecological Map
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Wildlife Benefit
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Food/Birds |
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Nesting |
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Cover |
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Food/Small Animals |
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