Quercus rubra
-28° F
Deciduous
Shade tolerance: Moderate
Maturity Ht: 100'
Growth Rate: Moderate
Drought tolerance: Moderate
Landscaping: Yes
Ht: 2' - 3'

Grows with a wide range of temperatures and precipitation and is very cold hardy and somewhat drought tolerant. Northern red oak shoot growth is episodic. When moisture, light, and temperature is favorable shoot growth flushes occur several times during the growing season with rest periods between the flushes. Acorns important wildlife food. Valuable wood for finish carpentry. Planted widely for shade and landscaping.