A large deciduous oak native to eastern North America, valued for its dark, deeply lobed leaves that turn rich burgundy-red in fall. It grows vigorously in full sun and is tolerant of various soil conditions once established.
Overview
Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
50–80′ tall × 50–80′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b
pH Range
4.56.5
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 6.5
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
