Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra) Tree - Fast-Growing Trees. The Northern Red Oak belongs botanically to the family Fagaceae. It is a large deciduous tree, fast-growing, which develops a spherical - oval shape. Its leaves are simple, elliptic-ovate, elliptic-ovate, bright green in colour, turning a wonderful reddish hue in autumn. Flowering occurs in mid-spring with brown-coloured flowers borne on an catkin inflorescence. The flowers are succeeded by brown-coloured fruits, the acorns. The Northern Red Oak is an easy-to-grow tree. It grows in almost any soil type, acidic to neutral reaction (not calcareous), which has excellent drainage. It is used both in gardening and in landscape architecture, planted alone, in groups and in compositions with other trees.
► It is offered at a price determined by the particular characteristics of the tree, such as the size of the pot, its height, and age. Large trees are also available for sale (and planting) upon prior arrangement. In any case, the price or prices listed are indicative.
| FOLIAGE | Deciduous | |
| HEIGHT | 22.00 - 30.00 m | |
| DIAMETER | 12.00 - 15.00 m | |
| EXPOSURE | Sun | |
| MINIMUM TEMPERATURES | From -23 to -29 °C | |
| WATERING | Regular | |
| SOIL | Medium | |
| SOIL pH | Acidic to Neutral (4 - 7) | |
| FLOWERS | Brown | |
| FLOWERING SEASON | Mid Spring | |
| SEASIDE PLANTING | No |
| Plants | |
| Plants Category | Landscaping & Gardening Trees |
| Plants Type | Tall Trees |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Species | rubra |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Leaves Color | Green |
| Autumn Foliage Color | Red |
| Color of Flowers | Brown |
| Flowering | April |
| Fragance | No |
| Fruit | Brown Acorn |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| pH of Soil | Range: 4 - 7. Optimum: 6 - 6.5. |
| Irrigation | Regular |
| Thorns | No |
| Toxicity | Northern Red Oaks are slightly toxic to humans and animals |
| Respiratory Allergies | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Planting Season | Northern Red Oaks in pots are planted all year round except during periods of extreme weather |
| Plant Uses | Northern Red Oaks are planted in urban and cottage large gardens and parks. Also are utilized as screen, shade, and street plants. |