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
Season of Interest:
Countries:
- United States
Ecoregion Level II:
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- Mixed Wood Shield
- Atlantic Highlands
- Mixed Wood Plains
- Central USA Plains
- Ozark Ouachita-Appalachian Forests
- Temperate Prairies
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