Quercus rubra (Red oak)

59.99

Q. rubra is a large, broad, deciduous tree with deep green leaves in summer and red autumn colour. It has red-brown fruits called acorns.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Broad-crowned, Tall

Ht 25m x Sp 20m mature size

1 in stock

COLOUR

Flower

Yellow-green, Insignificant or absent in Spring

Foliage

Dark-green in Summer; Reddish-brown, Red in Autumn

WHERE TO GROW

Quercus rubra (Red oak) will reach a height of 25m and a spread of 20m after 20-50 Years.

Suggested uses

Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Architectural, Specimen tree

Cultivation

Plant in deep, fertile, well-drained soil. Will tolerate lime. Sow ripe seed in seed bed or in containers under glass.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

COLOUR

Flower

Yellow-green, Insignificant or absent in Spring

Foliage

Dark-green in Summer; Reddish-brown, Red in Autumn

WHERE TO GROW

Quercus rubra (Red oak) will reach a height of 25m and a spread of 20m after 20-50 Years.

Suggested uses

Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Architectural, Specimen tree

Cultivation

Plant in deep, fertile, well-drained soil. Will tolerate lime. Sow ripe seed in seed bed or in containers under glass.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun