Scientific name: Quercus rubra
Synonym: Quercus borealis
Family: FAGACEAE
Common names: “Northern red oak” “American red oak” “red oak”
Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Conditions:
Zone: 4-8
Light: Full sun
Exposure: Exposed or sheltered
Soil: Prefers fertile deep acidic soil, adapts to a wide range
Moisture: Moist well drained
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: 50-75′ H & W , fast growing
Leaf and Stem shape: Broad toothy lobed leaves turning red in autumn, smooth silver grey bark
Flower: Inconspicuous greenish flowers followed by acorns
Pruning: Minimal, only remove DDD’s, any necessary cuts are best done in winter
Maintenance: Low, leaf raking
Landscape use: Park or estate tree, good timber tree
Propagate: By seed and grafting
Pests & Disease: Can see oak wilt but its very rare
Comments: Too large for the average backyard, native to eastern North America
