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Quercus rubra Maxima

Quercus rubra maxima, American Oak, Red American Oak, North Red Oak

Quercus rubra Maxima, commonly known as the Red American Oak, is a large, deciduous tree featuring colourful foliage. This spectacular Red American Oak typically grows to 18 m tall and 10 m wide with a somewhat conical, open growth habit. The foliage emerges light green in spring, ages to dark green, then changes to an impressive red-brown in autumn before falling. Small, yellow-green flowers in spring produce brown acorns in autumn. Quercus rubra Maxima is ideal for large gardens and parks, for street and avenue planting, as a shade tree, or for planting anywhere the beautiful autumn colours can be appreciated.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Trees
Height:18.00 m
Spread:10.00 m
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Avenues, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asQuercus rubra maxima, American Oak, Red American Oak, North Red Oak

Quercus rubra Maxima Details

Quercus rubra Maxima, commonly known as the Red American Oak, is a large, deciduous tree featuring colourful foliage. This spectacular Red American Oak typically grows to 18 m tall and 10 m wide with a somewhat conical, open growth habit. The foliage emerges light green in spring, ages to dark green, then changes to an impressive red-brown in autumn before falling. Small, yellow-green flowers in spring produce brown acorns in autumn. It grows best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, semi-sheltered position, and is tolerant of frost, cold environments, urban pollution, and dry periods. Quercus rubra Maxima is ideal for large gardens and parks, for street and avenue planting, as a shade tree, or for planting anywhere the beautiful autumn colours can be appreciated.

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