Quercus rubra RED OAK
BROADLEAF
DECIDUOUS
FULL SUN
NON-NATIVE
MODERATE DROUGHT TOLERANCE
H: 50FT W: 30FT
The red oak is a fast-growing tree native to a wide swath of Eastern and Central North America. In its early years it often adds more than 2 feet of growth annually. Its large, waxy leaves emerge in spring alongside pale yellow-green catkins before turning into a spectacular display of russet to brilliant red in the fall. The acorns, with flat, thick, saucer-like caps, are an important food source for wildlife. Highly adaptable, red oak tolerates pollution and compacted soils and performs well in urban landscapes. While it can live 300-500 years in optimal forest conditions, trees in cities typically live about 100 to 200 years.
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