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Quercus rubra-Red Oak-Vibrant autumn foliage 3-3.5" cal B&B

Quercus rubra-Red Oak-Vibrant autumn foliage 3-3.5" cal B&B

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Quercus rubra - Plant Catalog

Quercus rubra

Description

Quercus rubra, commonly known as the Red Oak, is a majestic deciduous tree native to North America. It is renowned for its vibrant red autumn foliage and its strong, durable wood. This tree can grow to significant heights, providing ample shade and enhancing landscapes with its stately presence.

Suggested Uses

Red Oak is ideal for large landscapes, parks, and as a street tree. It is excellent for providing shade and can be used in naturalized settings or as a specimen tree in expansive gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Quercus rubra
  • Common Name Common Name: Red Oak
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 60-75 feet tall, 45-50 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: No
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other native trees and shrubs

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, ensuring ample space for growth.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, loamy, well-drained soils.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to remove dead or diseased branches.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Ensure root flare is at soil level.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for pests such as oak wilt and treat as necessary.
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