Northern Red Oak

Quercus rubra

Planted 2010

This oak enjoys full sun and deep, well drained soils. It leaves change from shiny green to a brownish-red in the fall. This tree is very broad spreading, which makes it the perfect shade tree.

Norther Red Oak
Close up of Northern Red Oak leaf
Close up of Northern Red Oak bark
Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
60-75 ft. 60-75 ft. 4-7 Moderate Moderate

Leaf

Dark green leaves with 7-11 spiky lobes.

Fruit

Acorns.

Flower

Not showy.

Advantages

A drought tolerant, low maintenance and durable tree.

Disadvantages

Not very shade tolerant.