Red Oak
Quick Overview
Red Oak is a beautiful and artistic shade tree with a picturesque rounded shape, and a striking red fall color. It is one of the fastest growing, and toughest Oak trees available.
Details
Quick Overview
Why it rocks:
Red Oak is a beautiful and artistic shade tree with a picturesque rounded shape, and a striking Indian red fall color. It is one of the fastest growing and toughest Oak trees available. Red Oak is native to much of the US, and is always an intelligent choice for this reason. Great for attracting wildlife, the Red Oak is guaranteed to turn heads.
Where to put it:
Red Oak is a versatile tree which can be planted almost anywhere in the yard. This tree should be planted at least 20ft from buildings, and is also a perfect choice for open areas in the back or front yard or the parkway.
What it needs:
Red Oak is an extremely tolerant tree which can grow in almost any conditions.
Specs
Botanical Name | Quercus rubra |
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Hardiness Zone | 4 |
Tree Type | Shade |
Size Range | Large Tree (more than 40 feet) |
Mature Height | 60' |
Mature Spread | 45' |
Shape | Round |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Fall Color | Red |
Flower Color | N/A |
Decorative Fruit | None |
Landscape Uses | Shade, Parkway/Street |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Plant Tolerance | Very Adaptable |
Standout Feature | Fastest Growing Oak, Brilliant Fall Color, Native |