Trees
Northern red oak
Quercus rubra
Zone 3 · Upland Zone
- Size
- Height: 50 to 70 ft Width: 45 to 60 ft
- Bloom Color
- Yellow/green catkin; non-showy
- Wetland Indicator Status
- FACU Facultative upland — usually occurs in non-wetlands
- Salinity Tolerance
- Moderate to high soil salt and salt spray tolerance
Notes
Prefers well drained soils; sun to part shade Raw acorns and leaves can be toxic to humans
Wildlife Value
Acorns are eaten by mammals and some birds; pollinator and larval host for numerous butterflies and moths