Quercus rubra Red oak Ht 25-30m
Large tree / Deciduous / Tolerates shade / Attractive autumn colours - red / Attractive autumn colours - brown / Attractive to birds / Attractive berries fruits or cone / Timber / Erosion control / Cold hardy (H4) (-10 to -5C)
Central & E USA. Broadly spreading, deciduous. Large lobed leaves red and brown in autumn. More cold hardy than Quercus coccinea. Acorns bitter not favoured by ducks. Grown for timber in Europe tolerating air pollution. Seedlings shade tolerant.