Quercus rubra

Scientific name: Quercus rubra

Common name: Northern Red Oak

Family name: Fagaceae

USDA Hardiness Zone:  4 to 8

Mature height and spread:  Height: 28 – 43 m; spread: 50 – 100 m

Form: Narrow round-topp headed deciduous tree

Water use: medium

Soil requirements: Tolerant various soil

Leaf arrangement:  oblong-ovate to oblong; has long bristle-pointed teeth; shape varies; Alternate; 7 – 9 lobes

Flower/cone/fruit description(s): Acron: rounded

Limitations:  Susceptible to breakage; pruning is needed

Fall colour:  red

Suitable uses:  Ornamental use as specimen tree; as shade tree; when fast growing is needed; for magnificent fall colour

Quick ID description:  7-9 lobes; reddish brown bark

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Source: https://gobotany.newenglandwild.org/species/quercus/rubra/