Quercus rubra

Description

Northern Red Oak is an excellent choice for homeowners who want a quality shade tree as quickly as possible. These stately trees are often planted on golf courses, parks, and campuses.

Northern Red Oak is tolerant of urban air pollution and widely planted as a street tree in the American Northeast and Midwest. It is tolerant of salt spray and does well even in exposed coastal positions.

Northern Red Oak is highly esteemed for its autumn foliage, and its symmetrical habit produces a handsome winter silhouette. The Northern Red Oak is the most important of the red oaks for timber production.