Tree Descriptions
Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
| Height: | 60-70’ |
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| Width: | 50-60’ |
| Growth Rate: | relatively fast |
| Soil: | sand, clay, loam |
| Moisture: | moist, dry |
| Shade Tolerance: | sun |
| Bloom Time: | May-June |
| Flower Color: | yellow |
| Uses: | wildlife, timber |
| Spacing: | minimum 10’ x 10’ |
| Habitat: | Full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, cool, well-drained, acidic, sandy loam soil. |
| Notes: | Urban and salt tolerant, brick-red fall color browsed by deer, acorns mature in 2nd fall. |
Red oak acorns take 2 years to develop and are more bitter than white oak acorns, which are preferred by wildlife. Leaves turn deep red to brown in fall. Planted as a shade tree, lawn tree, for timber production, or for wildlife.
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