Quercus rubra

Common Name

Northern Red Oak

Scientific Name

Quercus rubra

Hardiness Zone

3b [-30 to -35]

Tolerances

Drought

Tolerant

Tolerant

Poor Drainage

Intolerant

Intolerant

Alkaline Soil

Moderate

Moderate

Salt

Tolerant

Tolerant

Shade

Intolerant

Intolerant

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

30

Planting Area

  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fruit

    Fruit

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Native to Vermont

    Native to Vermont

  • Wildlife

    Wildlife

Form

round

Round

Mature Height

75 feet

Crown Spread

60 feet

Limitations

  • Litter/sanitation nuisance

Additional Information

Adaptable and tolerant expect for high pH. Transplants easily and grows fast for an oak.