Northern Red Oak Seedlings | Quercus Rubra
Northern Red Oak Seedlings when mature, turns a bright scarlet color in the autumn, turning a brown landscape into a mountain of glowing embers. Quercus rubra, or Northern Red Oak Seedlings, will prove itself year after year to be not only a source of seasonal drama, but as a stately staple in any landscape.
Bringing this plant to your yard will bring an entire lively native ecosystem along with it, as wildlife flock to this safe, strong tree. Gardeners and carpenters alike understand the utility of this tree, which grows tall and mighty with miraculously strong wood.
Plant Details - Northern Red Oak Seedlings (Quercus Rubra)
Family: Fagaceae
Light Requirement: Full Sun – Partial Shade
Water Needs: Medium
Height: 60-75 ft.
Spread: 45-60 ft.
Growth Rate: Moderate - Fast
Bloom Time: Spring
Flower Color: Yellow - green catkins
Leaf Color: Dark green – Bright red
Wildlife Value: Provides critical shelter for animals, acorns are an important food source
This tree prefers full sun but is considered moderately shade tolerant. It thrives in well-drained soil and has a slight preference towards lightly acidic soil. In the summer, the large leaves are a deep, powerful green that year after year gives way to the reddening that they are famous for in the autumn.
The canopy grows to be large, about as wide as the tree is tall. The tree has both male catkins and female flowers on the same plant, both being inconspicuous. Acorns appear in the spring, reaching maturity by the fall.
Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Northern Red Oak Seedlings (Quercus Rubra)
This tree is a popular option as an ornamental specimen for good reason. Not only does the height create a formidable focal point in the landscape, but the changing seasonal leaf colors will paint its surroundings.
The wood of Northern Red Oak Seedlings is incredibly resilient and durable, leading to it being a highly valued timber tree for furniture and building materials. Be sure to plant this tree in a location with adequate room for its roots and canopy to stretch out.
Noteworthy Characteristics of Northern Red Oak Seedlings
Northern Red Oak Seedlings produce lobed leaves, with each having about 7-11 lobes. Upon close inspection, you will notice bristled teeth at the end of each lobe, which is a trait completely unique to this species group.
