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Northern Red Oak

Quercus rubra

Red Oak

The northern red oak is noted for its hardiness in urban settings. In summer, the leaves are glossy, true-green, and in autumn, the leaves turn a vibrant red. The northern red oak’s acorns are nearly round with a small cap that resembles a beret. Like all oaks, this tree provides great value to wildlife, and is recognized as the state tree of New Jersey!

 Tree Height 
 Mature Crown Spread 
Mature
Tree Height
60-75 FT
Mature
Crown Width
60-75 FT
Growth
Per Year
>2 FT

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