Red Oak
Quercus rubra
With its broad, lobed leaves that turn a brilliant red color in the fall, this tree creates a vibrant display of seasonal beauty. Highly attractive to a variety of species and boasting a remarkable lifespan of up to 500 years, this majestic tree not only provides ample shade, but also exhibits remarkable adaptablility to variou soil conditions. ***Toxic to horses and cattle***
Plant Type:
Tree
Water Needs:
Low
Average
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Height: 50 -
70 ft
Spread: 50 -
70 ft
Duration:
- Perennial
Season of Interest:
Countries:
- United States
Ecoregion Level II:
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- 8.4 - Ozark/Ouachita-Appalachian Forests
- 5.3 - Atlantic Highlands (USA)
- 5.3 - Atlantic Highlands (Canada)
- 8.1 - Mixed Wood Plains (USA)
- 8.2 - Central USA Plains
- 9.2 - Temperate Prairies (USA)
- 9.2 - Temperate Prairies (Canada)
- 5.2 - Mixed Wood Shield (USA)
- 5.2 - Mixed Wood Shield (Canada)