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0Quercus rubra L.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Fagaceae · Genus: Quercus1
- Native distribution
- North America, Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshiruncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
29 synonyms
- Erythrobalanus rubra (L.) O.Schwarz
- Quercus acerifolia G.Kirchn.
- Quercus ambigua F.Michx.
- Quercus angulizana Raf.
- Quercus borealis F.Michx.
- Quercus borealis flabellata (Croizat) Rehder
- Quercus borealis flabellata Croizat
- Quercus borealis maxima (Marshall) Ashe
- Quercus borealis maxima (Marshall) Sargent
- Quercus coccinea ambigua A.Gray
- Quercus cuneata Dippel
- Quercus maxima (Marshall) Ashe
- Quercus michauxii F.Dietr.
- Quercus rubra cuneata Trel.
- Quercus rubra houbae Trel.
- Quercus rubra juvenilis Trel.
- Quercus rubra obovata Trel.
- Quercus rubra ambigua (A.Gray) Fernald
- Quercus rubra borealis (F.Michx.) Farw.
- Quercus rubra hispanica Castigl.
- Quercus rubra latepinnatifida Kuntze
- Quercus rubra latifolia Aiton
- Quercus rubra maxima Marshall
- Quercus rubra pendula DeVos
- Quercus rubra pendula de Vos
- Quercus rubra ramosissima Marshall
- Quercus rubra rubra
- Quercus rubra subserrata Lam.
- Quercus sada Mast.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Quercus rubra · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Listado de Flora presente) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q147525 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Twin Sisters Trail (14) (14092717698).jpg · CC BY 2.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Vörös tölgy · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Roteiche · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Quercus rubra · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-35 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Quercus tip: Plant it young in its final spot due to its deep taproot; acorns are toxic to horses and dogs.
Acorns and young leaves cause kidney failure in quantity (cattle, horses). Pigs tolerate them.
Quercus rubra – what to know
Quercus rubra – family: Fagaceae, genus: Quercus. Native range: North America, Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, …. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. -35 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Quercus species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Quercus rubra?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Quercus rubra need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Quercus rubra get?
Frost-hardy to about -35 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Quercus rubra toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Quercus
Data sources: GBIF.org – Quercus rubra (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q147525 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Twin Sisters Trail (14) (14092717698).jpg (CC BY 2.0) · Wikipedia – Vörös tölgy (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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