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Quercus rubra

Red Oak

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

18 - 23m

Width:

17 - 23m

Growth Rate:

Fast

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

4

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:

Parks, Highway, Residential

Native to Ontario:

Native to Central Canada:

No

Native to North America:

Yes