Red Oak
Red Oak
Quercus rubra
Type: Medium/Large tree
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Moisture: Dry-Medium
Mature Size(ft): 50-75 x 50-75
Bloom Time: May
Growth Rate: Medium
Estimated size at delivery: 4-5
Container size: 3 gallon
Where It Works Well
• Tolerates wet soils and urban conditions
• Parks and urban landscapes
• Large-scale restoration
Ecological benefits:
• Supports over 500 species of caterpillars and other insects
• Provides acorns for birds, deer, and small mammals
Other info:
Prefers well drained acidic soils, needs ample space. Tolerates pollution, compacted soils, drought & salt spray though not flooding. Tolerate: Drought, Dry Soil, Black Walnut, Air Pollution
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Pick Up ASAP from the SWCD office. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30pm.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder