Northern Red Oak

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3334 North 88th Plaza
Omaha, NE 68134

Northern Red Oak Details:
Plant Facts
Mature Height
50 - 60 feet
Mature Spread
50 - 60 feet
Soil Type
Widely Adaptable
Moisture
Widely Adaptable
Mature Form
Round
Growth Rate
Rapid
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Flower Color
Yellowish, Green Insignificant
Fall Color
Red
Foliage Color
Green
Zones
3-8

The Northern Red Oak tree, Quercus borealis, is known for its strength and brilliant fall color. Northern Red Oak trees are used as a specimen tree and also for wildlife. It has moderate water requirements and has a moderate tolerance to salt and alkali soils. The form of this tree is rounded and the ascending, usually massive branches, tend to branch low to the ground.

Fall colors are from yellow-brown to russet-red and bright red. New leaves have a reddish tinge in the spring. Commercially valuable wood. They will bear acorns in 10-12 years in the nursery. Does best in well-drained soils. A very widely planted tree.

Contact Information

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Phone: (402)934-8116
Fax: (402) 991-0778
Email: info@NatureHills.com

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