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Red Oak-Quercus rubra-Ideal for Large Landscapes 2-2.5" cal B&B

Red Oak-Quercus rubra-Ideal for Large Landscapes 2-2.5" cal B&B

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Quercus rubra - Plant Catalog

Quercus rubra

Description

The Quercus rubra, commonly known as the Red Oak, is a majestic deciduous tree native to North America. It is renowned for its brilliant red foliage in the fall and its strong, sturdy wood. This tree is a popular choice for large landscapes and parks due to its impressive size and aesthetic appeal.

Suggested Uses

Red Oak is ideal for use as a shade tree in large gardens, parks, and urban landscapes. Its robust nature makes it suitable for street planting and as a specimen tree in expansive lawns.

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: 3-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: 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: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Maple, Birch, Pine

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, ensuring the root flare is visible above the soil line.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in the first few years.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, acidic to neutral soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a wide range of humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to remove dead or weak branches.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots from extreme cold.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid compacting soil around the root zone.
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