Zone 3-7

Fast growth 60 to 70 feet. Its dense, lustrous foliage turns a deep red in the fall. Grows best in sandy rich loomy soil in full sun. The fastest growing of all oaks. One of th emost popular ornamental oaks. It transplants easily, withstands city conditions, is clean in habit and makes one of the best street or avenue trees we have. Red oak is tolerant of urban conditions such as salt, ozone, and sulfur dioxide. Native to eastern to mid United States. Very valuable as a timber tree.