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Red Oak
Red oak is distinguished within the red-oak group by shallow acorn cups covering less than one-quarter of the nut, reddish-brown terminal buds and mature bark with long, flat ridges. Its acorns require two growing seasons to mature.
Description
Red oak is distinguished within the red-oak group by shallow acorn cups covering less than one-quarter of the nut, reddish-brown terminal buds and mature bark with long, flat ridges. Its acorns require two growing seasons to mature.
Additional information
| Latin Name | Quercus rubra |
|---|---|
| French Common Name | Chêne rouge |
| Site Use | Specimen Plant, Urban Tolerant, Woodland Garden |
| Height | 50 Feet |
| Spread | 45 Feet |
| Growth Rate | Moderate Growing |
| Fall Foliage | Russet-red to bright red |
| Plant Shape | Rounded |
| Flowering | Spring Flowering |
| Maintenance | Low Maintenance |
| Light Level | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Wildlife Ecology Native | Native, Wildlife |
| USDA Zone | Zone: 4 |
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