Southern Red Oak
A durable and drought-tolerant shade tree, Southern Red Oak thrives in poor upland soils, making it an excellent choice for parks, streetscapes, and large landscapes. With its broad, open canopy and glossy green foliage, this native tree provides essential habitat and food for wildlife while maintaining resilience in challenging environments.
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A mature Southern Red Oak with its characteristic broad, rounded canopy and deeply furrowed bark.
Scientific Name: Quercus falcata
Common Name: Southern Red Oak, Spanish Oak, Cherry bark Red Oak
Hardiness Zones: 7A through 9B
Height: 60 to 100 feet
Spread: 50 to 70 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage:
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Spring & Summer: Dark green and shiny on top, paler green with a rusty pubescence underneath
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Fall: Copper-toned, falling gradually over the season
Bark: Dark gray to black, becoming deeply furrowed with age, resembling cherry bark in texture
Sun: Prefers full sun
Soil: Well-drained, acidic, sandy, or loamy soils; drought-tolerant but does not thrive in heavy clay unless on a slope
Wildlife Value: Provides habitat and food for numerous birds, small mammals, and butterflies, including the Imperial moth, gray hairstreak, and Horace’s duskywing. Acorns attract woodpeckers, blue jays, wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, and black bears.
Why Choose Southern Red Oak?
Drought Tolerant
Excellent drought tolerance makes it ideal for planting in urban and roadside settings.
Shade
Thanks to it’s large canopy, it provides ample shade in parks and residential settings.
Wildlife Benefits
Southern red oaks enhace local ecosystems by supporting a diverse range of wildlife.
Ornamental
Adds beauty to landscapes with its striking foliage.
Environmental Benefits of Planting Southern Red Oak
This data is based on US Averages of healthy and mature trees over a 20-year period.
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A single southern red oak can offset the CO₂ emissions produced by driving an average gas-powered car for 13,734 miles.
A single southern red oak can absorb enough stormwater to fill 2,308 bathtubs, reducing erosion, runoff, and supporting transpiration.
A single southern red oak removes as much air pollution as the weight of 231 smartphones.
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