Red Oak
Common Name: Red Oak
Latin Name: Quercus rubra
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Large, fast-growing, broad, rounded tree. Large pointy-lobed leaves turn from a rich dark green to robust red fall color. Prefers rich, moist well-drained soil with an adequate mulch layer over its root system. Thrives in acidic soils, although Johnson's Nursery propagates from plants with a higher alkaline tolerance. Deer, squirrels, and various birds love the acorns, with turkeys being major consumers in mast years.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 60-75'
Mature Width: 60-75'
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 4
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Birds, Drought Tolerant, Fall Color, Interesting Bark, Pollution Tolerant, Wisconsin Native
Common Name: Red Oak
Latin Name: Quercus rubra
Visit Plant Profile >>Description & Overview
Large, fast-growing, broad, rounded tree. Large pointy-lobed leaves turn from a rich dark green to robust red fall color. Prefers rich, moist well-drained soil with an adequate mulch layer over its root system. Thrives in acidic soils, although Johnson's Nursery propagates from plants with a higher alkaline tolerance. Deer, squirrels, and various birds love the acorns, with turkeys being major consumers in mast years.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 60-75'
Mature Width: 60-75'
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 4
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Birds, Drought Tolerant, Fall Color, Interesting Bark, Pollution Tolerant, Wisconsin Native