Red oak - Free

Quercus rubra

Out of stock

Red oak
Family : 
Fagaceae
Origin : 
Native
Hardiness : 
3a
Exposition : 
Sun or partial shade
Height at maturity : 
24 m
Spread at maturity : 
24 m
Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure : 
15 m
Tree size : 
Large
Crown shape : 
Pyramidal, becoming rounded with age
Roots : 
Deep and strong root system
Soil and moisture : 
Low to medium humidity
Growth shape : 
Average
Tolerance to road salt : 
High
Tolerance to pollution : 
Average
Tolerance to spray salt : 
Low
Tolerance to compaction  : 
High
Special comments : 
Its spreading crown and domed appearance, provides lush shade and an ideal refuge for birds.

FEUILLES

Light green in spring;
Red in autumn;
7-13 lobes;
Very defined shape.

 

 

FLEURS

Male flowers:
yellowish catkins;
Female flowers:
small reddish tufts.

FRUITS

Acorns with a diameter of 2 cm;
Take two years to ripen;
Abundant;

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