Red Oak
Quercus rubra
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Red Oak is a Virginia native local-ecotype tree that typically reaches 60–75 ft and blooms in mid spring and late spring with inconspicuous flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Dry, Dry to Medium, Medium
- Height
- 60–75 ft
- Spread
- 45–60 ft
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring, Mid Spring
- Bloom Color
- Inconspicuous
- Garden Goals
- Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Keystone Species, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Keystone tree; shade tree; bird garden; wildlife habitat
- Wildlife Value
- Keystone oak; hosts hundreds of butterfly/moth species
Red Oak grows best in full sun or part shade with dry, dry to medium, or medium soil. At maturity, it is typically 60–75 ft tall and 45–60 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Keystone oak; hosts hundreds of butterfly/moth species. It is well suited to Keystone tree, shade tree, bird garden, wildlife habitat.
Good to know: One of the highest-value native trees for caterpillars and wildlife.