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Quercus rubra



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Quercus rubra
Red oak

One of the most popular of the oaks, this large, deciduous tree features a rounded habit and good cultural adaptability.

Habit:Pyramidal in youth, becoming rounded with age
Size:60 to 75' high
Color:Dark green
Texture:Medium
Hardiness:Zone 3b USDA
Habitat:Newfoundland - Alabama - Oklahoma - Ontario Canada
Family:Fagaceae

 
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