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Deciduous Trees · MCH exam plant
Red Oak
Quercus rubra
KWER-kus ROO-bra
Native to New England
Tree
Key ID features
Pointed leaf lobes with bristle tips, reddish-brown fall, fast-growing oak
| Botanical name | Quercus rubra |
|---|---|
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Category | Deciduous Trees |
| USDA hardiness zones | 3a–8b |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Moderate |
| Native to New England | Yes |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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