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Common Name: Northern Red Oak

Species Name: Quercus rubra

Family Name: Fagaceae

 

 

Examples of Northern Red OakQuercus rubra

A dark brown Northern Red Oak stem with buds.
A dark brown Northern Red Oak stem with buds.
A dark brown Northern Red Oak stem with buds.
A green Northern Red Oak leaf with seven leaflets.
A green Northern Red Oak leaf with seven leaflets.
A green Northern Red Oak leaf with seven leaflets.
Ripe Northern Red Oak fruit hanging from a stem.
Ripe Northern Red Oak fruit hanging from a stem.
Ripe Northern Red Oak fruit hanging from a stem.

 

 

Plant Facts  
Origin Eastern United States
Sun Preference Full Sun
Susceptibility Oak wilt, bacterial leaf scorch

 

 

ID Characteristics

 

 

Habitat/Ecology  
Soil Preference Well-drained, sandy loam
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 3º
Notes Chlorotic in high pH soils
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