Quercus rubra

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Quercus rubra
Northern Red Oak; Red Oak

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DERIVATION

rubra

- Red colored

FAMILY

Fagaceae (Beech Family) Other Plants in the Beech Family

HABIT

Tree

GROWTH FORM

Upright

RANGE

E Canada, E United States

LEAF TYPE

Deciduous

FLOWERS

Yellow

FRUIT

Brown

FOLIAGE COLOR

;

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 4 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SOIL

Light, sandy loam that is neutral to slightly acidic

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun

COMMON NAME(S)

Northern Red Oak | Red Oak

Location Map for Quercus rubra (Northern Red Oak; Red Oak) - 2 Map Locations Found
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Individual Location for Quercus rubra:
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Map
Key

Accession
Number

Year

Location

1	750788*1	1975	Woodland Mosaic
2	861144*1	1985	Morrison Center
No Map	890705*1	1989	Chatfield Orchard Screen
No Map	890705*2	1989	Chatfield Orchard Screen
No Map	950815*1	1995	Chatfield Wetland Tree Walk
No Map	250487*1	2025	Chatfield General

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FRUITING:
When Quercus rubra has been observed fruiting
at Denver Botanic Gardens

2025

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