Quercus rubra, the northern red oak, is an oak tree in the red oak group (Quercus section Lobatae). It is a native of North America, in the eastern and central United States and southeast and south-central Canada. It has been introduced to small areas in Western Europe, where it can frequently be seen cultivated in gardens and parks.

2024年9月4日 · Red oaks are one of the most common and recognizable deciduous trees in North America. Their brilliant fall foliage and shapely form make them a landscape standout. If you want to identify and learn more about red oaks, this guide covers everything you need to know.

2024年4月7日 · Northern red oaks are sturdy trees and thrive in full sunlight, with low to medium rainfall. They like sandy, fine soil that drains well, which means they do well on gentle slopes or hillsides and higher ground, as opposed to the near-swamp conditions found in river and creek bottoms. They can also handle low rainfalls and near drought ...

2024年12月23日 · Look for lobed leaves with sharp, pointed tips that turn from deep green in summer to vibrant red in autumn. Identify the tree by its dark brown to grayish bark, which has a rough, ridged texture. Observe the broad canopy and strong trunk, showcasing the tree’s resilience and adaptability.

Common Name: northern red oak, red oak Scientific Name: Family: Fagaceae Genus: Quercus Species: Q. rubra Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8 Height: 50 to 75 ft Width: 40 to 65 ft . Common characteristics: The red oak is one of the faster growing oaks. They grow tall and straight with a clear trunk and narrow crown.

Two of the most common in the U.S. are the Northern red oak and the Southern red oak. Northern red oak (Quercus rubra) grows throughout the Midwest and is a major tree in the Midwestern timber industry. The tree’s hard, durable wood is valued for flooring, furniture and timbers.

The northern red oak is native to Eastern North America and is found throughout the Piedmont and mountain areas of North Carolina. It commonly grows on mesic slopes and well-drained uplands, lower and middle slopes, coves, ravines, or valley floors. The genus name, Quercus, is the Latin name for oak trees. The epithet, rubra, means, red.

Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra) Northern red oak is widespread and one of the most important oaks of the red oak group. It is a medium-sized to large tree that grows 60 to over 100 feet tall and two to three feet in diameter. Often considered one of the highest quali-ty tree species in upland forests, it is an important tree for lumber. In ...

2021年9月21日 · This native tree, however, has a group of buds at the terminal end of the stem that are smooth, shiny and reddish brown to brown in color. A strong identifier for this species is the bark, which looks like ski tracks or long running …

Quercus ilicifolia × Quercus rubra → Quercus ×‌fernaldii Trel. is a rare oak hybrid known from MA, ME. It shows intermediacy in leaf blade outline and pubescence, terminal winter bud pubescence (they are sparsely pubescent), and fruit size (see identification key for details).