Quercus rubra - 1/0 20-40 CM

Description
The Red oak (Quercus rubra) is a sprawling, roundish large tree with decorative, brown, oval fruits. It produces inconspicuous flowers in May. The Red oak also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 25 metres and grows to a width of around 18 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Quercus ambigua, Quercus borealis.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * red-brown shoots * attractive orange-red, scarlet-red autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Red oak are dark green, ovate, alternate, lobed. They are about 10 - 23 cm tall. Red oak turns bright orange-red to scarlet in autumn. Long lasting.

Bark
Dark grey, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Red oak has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spreading, roundish.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The inconspicuous flowers appear in May.

Fruit
The brown, oval fruits of Quercus rubra are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, landscape, green border

Shoots
The shoots of Quercus rubra are smooth, reddish-brown.

Root
Quercus rubra is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.