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Tree

Red Oak
Quercus rubra

Red Oak form
Red Oak form
 
Features
Fall color varies from red to russet to yellow brown; form. 
 
Culture
Full sun; moist, well-drained soil; prefers acid soil. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
60-75 Feet
 
Size
Large
 
 
Mature Form
Rounded 
 
Native To:
United States (and Illinois) 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8 
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Salt
Wind
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Uses
Shade
Specimen
Street
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Brown
Red
Yellow
 
 
Pests and Problems
 
Additional Notes
Easy to transplant due to a fibrous root system.

 

 
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