Alert

Translate

Text Size

Red Oak

Quercus rubra

Need Help? View our legend

Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Its straight trunk is clear of branches for some distance above the ground and supports a wide canopy, commonly 3/4 that of height. Fall foliage can be crimson, golden-orange, or russet. One of the most rapid-growing oaks, it transplants easily, is hardy in city conditions, and endures cold. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, birds and other wildlife. Food source for caterpillars.

View All Plants

Details

Plant Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in non-wetlands but may occur in wetlands.

Project Uses

Riparian Restoration

Upland Restoration

Urban / Tree Box

Tendency to Spread

Medium

Height (ft)

50-75

Tree Size Class

A: 50'+ at maturity

Flower Color

Yellow

Fall Showy?

Yes

Flowering Time

May

Root Depth (ft)

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance

Growth Rate

Moderate