Toxic Plant Connu comme étant toxique - Toxic to mammals if ingested. Acorns and young leaves contain tannins. Large quantities may be harmful to livestock, particularly cattle and horses.
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Plant Names

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Quercus rubra
Northern Red Oak
Chêne rouge

Synonyms

red oak
chêne boréal

Plant Characteristics

Couleur de floraison: Vert Bloom Period: May - May
Hauteur max: 75,0 feet
Max Width: 30,0 feet
Light Condition:
Full sun Plus de 6 heures d'ensoleillement par jour
Part shade More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Vivace des plantes qui reviennent année après année
Gardener Experience:
does not spread Ne se propage pas de manière incontrôlable
plant germinate easy Facile à germer
plant self seeding Self-seeding
Landscape Uses: No landscape information available.
Ecological Benefits:
butterfly host Butterfly host
keystones species Keystone species
Tolerates:
Limestone Tolerant Tolerates limestone conditions
Acidic Soil Tolerant Tolerates acidic soil conditions
Juglone Tolerant Tolerates juglone conditions
Special Features and Considerations:

Seed and plant distribution status

No seeds available for this plant.
Nous acceptions les semences de cette plante

Faits intéressants

Northern Red Oak is large and fast growing, best in rural and suburban settings. It could be considered for a smaller lot if the tree is professionally pruned as it matures to remove lower branches, creating a tall canopy. It has bright red fall colours. It develops a deep, extensive root system; so it's best to avoid planting too close to buildings. It will benefits from regular watering during its first few years.

Plant Location

Native to Ottawa region: Oui

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Quercus rubra
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Thrives in Ecozones

  • Maritime de l'Atlantique
  • Plaines à forêts mixtes

Ecological Benefits

Butterflies Supported by Quercus rubra

Specialized Bees Supported by Quercus rubra

No bee data available for this plant.

Complementary Plants

  • No complementary plants found.

Substitute For Non-Native Plants

  • Rhamnus cathartica (Common Buckthorn)
  • Rhamnus frangula (Glossy Buckthorn)
  • Magnoliaceae (Magnolia)
  • Acer japonicum (Japanese Maple)
  • Acer platanoides (Norway Maple)
  • Juglans nigra (Black Walnut Cultivar)

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Semer à un pouce de creux
  • Sow by January
  • Stratification duration: 90 days
  • Self-seeding
  • Notes: Soak for 24h.

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: September
  • Harvesting indicator:
    • Pods are released from plant
  • Harvesting:
    • La noix a été extraite de l'arbre
  • Seed viability test:
    • Mettre les graines dans un contenant rempli d'eau
    • Si les graines vont au fond, faites don de ces graines
    • Si elles flottent, ne les donnez pas
  • Packaging measure: Six (6) seeds (eyeball)
  • Seed storage:
    • Sécher à l'air dans un sac en papier ou contenant ouvert, pour quelques jours jusqu'à sec
    • Secouer de temps à autre pour prévenir la moisissure
  • Cultivar: Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity
  • No harvesting video available at this time.

Toxicity Notes

Toxic to mammals if ingested. Acorns and young leaves contain tannins. Large quantities may be harmful to livestock, particularly cattle and horses.