Quercus rubra
northern red oak

Notes:

Sunset claims decently open shade and deep roots facilitate underplanting, but the roots are debated, as is the branch strength. Good compartmentalizer of decay.

Rounded in youth as well as with age. Red new growth. Fall color comes late and varies by specimen.

Shallower roots than most oaks and may not be as drought-tolerant, but is easier to transplant for the same reason; still prefers deep soil though. Deer tolerance is debated, as is tolerance of compacted soil (UFL vs. USDA) and of wet soil (White Oak vs. Dirr/Warren).

Sources: White Oak, Sunset, Dirr, UFL, Rutgers, JerseyYards.org, UConn, NCSU, Cal Poly, USDA, Dirr/Warren.

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Tags:

acidic soil preferred
alkaline soil intolerant
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
attracts:hummingbirds
attracts:larval host
attracts:mammals
clay tolerant
coarse texture
dense canopy
easy to grow
exposure:full sun
fall color notable
fast-growing
fire risk low
form:tree
full sun preferred
habit:rounded
infertile soil tolerant
litter:fruit
litter:leaves
long-lived
native:eastern North America
persistence:deciduous
pollution tolerant
pruning not required
resprouts notably
rich soil preferred
root disturbance intolerant
roots:deep
roots:high damage potential
salt tolerant
sandy soil tolerant
type:broadleaf
use:shade tree
use:specimen
use:street
water:ample
water:moderate to little
water:regular
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