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Northern Red Oak
Quercus rubra
Pronunciation: KWER-kus ROO-bruh
SKU #06925
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 60 to 80 ft. tall, 35 to 40 ft. wide.
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| Description | Outstanding large pyramidal tree displays brilliant orange, brown and red fall coloring. An excellent shade tree for large lawns or parks. Sends roots deep, easy to garden under. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Fall Color, North American Native, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen |
| Design Ideas | A beautiful specimen tree for sizeable homesites and suburban yards. Exceptional street tree and for large scale effects in institutional planting. American native suitable for naturalization in open space and reforestation projects in rural or urban applications. |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Burning Bush (Euonymus); Snowberry (Symphoricarpos); Spirea (Spiraea); Magnolia (Magnolia); Serviceberry (Amelanchier) |
| Care Instructions | Provide deep, fertile, acidic, loose, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed in early spring. Prune to removed dead or damaged branches in winter. |
| Lore | This is from the fact that the ancient tree-worshipping tribes often queried very large old oak trees believed to contain powerful spirits that could foretell the future. |
Details
| Description | Outstanding large pyramidal tree displays brilliant orange, brown and red fall coloring. An excellent shade tree for large lawns or parks. Sends roots deep, easy to garden under. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Fall Color, North American Native, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
Style
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | A beautiful specimen tree for sizeable homesites and suburban yards. Exceptional street tree and for large scale effects in institutional planting. American native suitable for naturalization in open space and reforestation projects in rural or urban applications. |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Burning Bush (Euonymus); Snowberry (Symphoricarpos); Spirea (Spiraea); Magnolia (Magnolia); Serviceberry (Amelanchier) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide deep, fertile, acidic, loose, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed in early spring. Prune to removed dead or damaged branches in winter. |
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History
| Lore | This is from the fact that the ancient tree-worshipping tribes often queried very large old oak trees believed to contain powerful spirits that could foretell the future. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Northern Red Oak produce flowers?
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Is Northern Red Oak evergreen or deciduous?
Northern Red Oak is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Northern Red Oak?
Northern Red Oak is Fall Color, North American Native, Benefits Birds.
Is Northern Red Oak resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Northern Red Oak grow?
Northern Red Oak has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Northern Red Oak?
Northern Red Oak grows in an Spreading habit.
Where can I use Northern Red Oak in my landscape?
Northern Red Oak is suitable for: Privacy Screen.
How can I use Northern Red Oak in my garden design?
A beautiful specimen tree for sizeable homesites and suburban yards. Exceptional street tree and for large scale effects in institutional planting. American native suitable for naturalization in open space and reforestation projects in rural or urban applications.
What color is the foliage of Northern Red Oak?
Northern Red Oak has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Northern Red Oak?
Good companion plants for Northern Red Oak include: Burning Bush (Euonymus); Snowberry (Symphoricarpos); Spirea (Spiraea); Magnolia (Magnolia); Serviceberry (Amelanchier).
How do I care for Northern Red Oak?
Provide deep, fertile, acidic, loose, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed in early spring. Prune to removed dead or damaged branches in winter.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.