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Quercus rubra

 
FAMILY Fagaceae (Beech Family)
DESCRIPTION The red oak is among the stateliest, most adaptable, and useful trees native to North American forests. Growing rapidly in a variety of climactic and soil conditions, red oaks reach large heights of up to 90 feet with spreading branches and a broad, rounded crown. Leaves are 4-8" long and have seven to eleven pointed lobes. These trees produce a mast, or crop, of nutritious acorns every other year, providing an important food source for wildlife during Pennsylvania winters. Native Americans used red oaks to treat a variety of ailments, including skin infections, digestive disorders, and respiratory illness. The foliage of the red oak reveals brilliant oranges, crimsons, and maroons in autumn.

Full sun; Tolerates dry to medium water conditions.

Hardiness Zones 4-8
FLOWERS Yellow (Yellowish/green)
FLOWER COLOR NOTE Yellowish/green
FOLIAGE COLOR Red (Russet $ fall)
LOCATION GROUP N37
LOC GRP N37
RANGE Eastern North America

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Quercus rubra

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KEY		 ACCESSION
NUMBER		 YEAR LOCATION
1 2012-8303*A 2012 P34.3
2 2012-8227*A 2012 N42.1
3 2012-7942*A 2012 N37.3
4 2012-7930*A 2012 O39.2
5 2012-7629*A 2012 Q34.1
6 2012-7432*A 2012 K37.4
7 2012-7216*A 2012 M38.4
8 2012-6894*A 2012 L40.4
9 2012-6594*A 2012 M37.4
10 2012-6432*A 2012 Q34.1

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