American red oak, Quercus rubra, height 80/100 cm
Red oak is a deciduous tree, reaches to 25 m. height. It blooms in the month of May with yellow flowers. His crown is thick, branched and spreading with reddish colored shoots. Its trunk is thin, covered with smooth, gray bark. In autumn, the leaves turn red, and that is why this oak is called red or red-leafed. The fruits of the tree appear not earlier than 15 years. The acorns are brown - red, resemble a ball, and their length is approx 2 cm. They ripen in autumn.
When choosing a place to plant a Red Oak, it is very important to take into account its large size, which will acquire in the future. This plant prefers very bright places. Red oak is not demanding on the soil, but prefers well-drained xymic soil. Only wet areas and calcareous soils adversely affect the plant. Red oak is frost resistant, in the shade, on land, but still needs moderate watering.
If you are looking for a magnificent and durable tree for your garden, Don't look for more than Quercus rubra. It's especially beautiful in the fall, When its leaves give a purple -red color.
The tree is red only in the fall!