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Quercus rubra

 
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Family: Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Quercus (KWER-kus) (Info)
Species: rubra (ROO-bruh) (Info)

Synonym:Quercus borealis
Synonym:Quercus maxima

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7 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Trees

Height:
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing:
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Cream/Tan
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Soil pH requirements:
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting:
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Profile:

3 positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Jamesk On Feb 21, 2009, Jamesk from Seattle, WA (Zone 8b) wrote:

Very fast growing for an oak. Grows positively brauntosaurian in great age. A good oak for lawn or to garden under. Brilliant red-orange in autumn. A wonderful tree if you have the space.

Positive nlafrance3 On Oct 5, 2008, nlafrance3 from Edmonton, AB (Zone 3b) wrote:

A rare tree in Edmonton, AB because of lack of testing. Any trees that have been planted grow very well. Definitely a tree to look for in the future though. Hardy to zone 3a. Beautiful fall color.

Positive OutlawDJ On Oct 4, 2007, OutlawDJ from Middleburg, PA wrote:

For people in the Northeast, Northern Red Oak is a good choice. It is a fast growing tree and will not be affected by our increasing temps.

Neutral smiln32 On Nov 9, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:

This tree is a fast grower. It has lovely dense foliage that puts on a real show in autumn. It prefers rich loamy soil and grows well in zones 3-7. It transplants easily and grows well even within city limits (polution tolerant).

Neutral mystic On Sep 14, 2002, mystic from Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) wrote:

Gets the name because the foliage turns red in fall and the reddish interior wood. A valuable timber tree used for furniture, boards, and flooring.The acorns attract wildlife such as birds,deer and squirrels.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Menlo Park, California
Hampton, Illinois
Lawrence, Massachusetts
Lincoln, Nebraska
Binghamton, New York
Raleigh, North Carolina
Cincinnati, Ohio
Salem, Oregon
Kaysville, Utah
Seattle, Washington



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