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Northern Red Oak Trees

About Northern Red Oak Trees: northern red oak trees are known for their strength, fast growing nature, and brilliant fall color. Northern red oaks are used as a specimen tree and also for wildlife.

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The northern red oak tree has moderate water requirements and has a moderate tolerance to salt and alkali soils. This oak has rounded, ascending, and usually massive branches, and it tends to branch low to ground.

Northern red oaks have a fall color from yellow-brown to russet-red and bright red. This tree's new leaves have a reddish tinge in the spring. Northern red oaks produce commercially valuable wood. The tree will bear acorns in 10-12 years in the nursery. Northern red oaks grow best in well drained soils.

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