Quercus rubra - Red Oak

Quercus rubra, commonly called red oak or northern red oak, is a medium sized, deciduous tree with a rounded to broad-spreading, often irregular crown. Typically grows at a moderate-to-fast rate to a height of 50-75'. Dark, lustrous green leaves with 7-11, toothed lobes which are sharply pointed at the tips. Leaves turn brownish-red in autumn. Insignificant flowers in separate male and female catkins appear in spring. Fruits are acorns which mature in early fall. An abundant crop of acorns may not occur before this tree reaches 40 years old.  Type: Tree Native Zone: 4 to 8 Height: 50.00 to 75.00 feet Spread: 50.00 to 75.00 feet Bloom Time: May Bloom Description: Yellowish-green Sun: Full sun Water: Dry to medium Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: Shade Tree, Street Tree Flower: Insignificant Leaf: Good Fall Tolerate: Drought, Dry Soil, Black Walnut, Air Pollution