OAK RED

Latin Name: Quercus rubra

Description: A relatively rapid growing, native tree that withstands city pollution and is well adapted to street and lawn plantings. Dark green lobed leaves turn a vibrant dark red in the autumn. Its growth habit is broadly pyramidal when young, and more rounded as it ages. Some leaves will remain into the winter months.

NATIVE TO ONTARIO

Zone: 4
Height: 16 m
Spread: 15 m
Shape: Rounded
Sun or Shade: SUN
Foliage: Dark green
Fruit: Acorn
Fall Colour: Red
Flower Colour: Yellowish-green catkins