Trees
Quercus rubra (Northern Red Oak)
Quercus rubra
Also known as Northern Red Oak
Available at our Langlois nursery
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About This Plant
Quercus rubra (Northern Red Oa), 'Northern Red Oa' is valued in the landscape for character, form, and seasonal interest.
Northern Red Oak , fast-growing eastern N American native shade tree with brilliant red-russet fall color and distinctive rounded lobed leaves.
Full sun suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. Hardy USDA Zone 4 to 8. Watch for oak wilt in some regions and gypsy moth defoliation. Generally adaptable.
For a Pacific Northwest native tree of similar character, consider Acer macrophyllum (Bigleaf Maple) for canopy, Cornus nuttallii (Pacific Dogwood) for spring bloom, or Arbutus menziesii (Pacific Madrone) for evergreen sculpture and red bark.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Quercus rubra
- Common name
- Northern Red Oak
- Mature size
- 50-80 ft tall × 40-60 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Slow to moderate
- Bloom time
- Spring (inconspicuous catkins)
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Native bees
- Wildlife: Bird forage, Bird habitat, Larval host, Small mammal forage, Pollinator support
- ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling
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