Quercus rubra
We share Karhula with many of these wonderful specimens. Our largest one is pictured.
Northern Red Oak, Eastern Red Oak, Mountain Red Oak, Gray Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Quercus
Species: rubra
Synonym: Quercus borealis, Quercus maxima
Type: Tree
Height: over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing: over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 3a to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Foliage: Decidious
Soil pH from: 4.5 or below (very acidic)
Soil pH to: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Seed: From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Planted: 2008
Updated: 2008
