Northern Red Oak is one of the fastest growing oak varieties. This oak makes an excellent shade tree. Northern Red Oak trees produce acorns that are 1 inch in size. This variety of oak is long living. This oak has an extensive root system, making it drought resistant.
Northern Red Oak
Quercus rubra
Plant Type- Deciduous Tree
Flower Color- None
Foliage Color- Green Summer and Orange, Brown and Red Fall
Growth Habit- Pyramidal
Growth Rate- Moderate
Zone- 4-9
Height- 50-60 feet tall
Spread- 35-40 feet wide
Light- Full sun
Details- Produces acorns which are used as food for some animals. Northern Red Oak makes a great shade tree.
Pruning- Any pruning should be avoided until winter due to the potential of Oak Wilt. Oak Wilt is a fungus that can spread from one oak tree to another.
Other oak tree options.
- English Oak
- Pin Oak
- Sawtooth Oak
- Scarlet Oak
- Southern Red Oak
- Swamp White Oak
- Willow Oak