Quercus rubra
Red Oak Tree
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Common Name: Red Oak
Latin Name: Quercus rubra
Soil: Any deep, well-drained, lime-free soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Flowering period/colour: May to June/Insignificant male and female flowers in separate trees
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height/spread in 20 years: 15m/5m
Special features: Large fast growing deciduous tree. Vivid autumn colour
Quercus rubra is a quick-growing deciduous tree which has an open, spreading crown. Its majestic branches hold large lobed leaves which turn brilliant red in the autumn. The smooth greyish-brown or dark grey bark gives good winter interest, making this a great garden feature all year round.