Quercus(oak) — Northern Red Oak
Quercus 'Rubra'
Northern Red Oak - Quercus 'Rubra'
A large, quick growing tree with an upright open dense crown. Bark is smooth grey/green on young branches, darkening with maturity and developing shallow ridges which are smooth surfaced. Underbark is red. During Spring its brown flowers are inconspicuous but Autumn sees a showy foliage display of green to red/browns. Red Oaks make wonderful shade trees in Parks, streets and larger lawn areas. Excellent for buffer zones and can tolerate urban sites with pollution.
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Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: Public.
Tree shape: Short trunk with an open round crown.
Flower: In Spring has brown inconspicuous flowers.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast.
Height: 18m- 24m.
Width: 12m- 18m.
Roots: Can damage side walks and paths.
Leaf shape: Alternate, simple, 12-20cm long with 7-11 tiped lobes. Oblong shape..
Leaf colour: Dull green to bluish green turning red to brown.
Growing conditions: Best in moist, rich, well drained soils with a pH lower than 7.5. Moderate drought and salt tolerance. Plant in full or part sun.
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