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Quercus rubra

Red Oak, Northern Red Oak

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

18 - 23m

Width:

17 - 23m

Growth Rate:

Fast

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

3, 4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)

Drought Tolerance:

Very High

Flooding Tolerance:

Low

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Sensitive

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Tolerant

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median

Native to Ontario:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes

Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Wide range of pests in general for oak (Quercus) species that mainly affect its appearance slightly in minor cases. Two lined chestnut borer has been observed to attack and kill stressed Oak trees in Ontario.

Management Notes

Acorns can be a litter issue in some years