Southern Red Oak
Scientific Name
Quercus falcata
Geographical Considerations
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View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
6a to 9b
This is a native Florida plant.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Southern Red Oak grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Acid to Slightly Alkaline (4.5-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Medium
DroughtTolerance
High
Wind Resistance
Low
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Trees - Large
Plant Shape
- Upright
- Oval
Leaf Persistence
Southern Red Oak is Deciduous
Spread
60-70 feet
Height
60-80 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Size
Large
Leaf Texture
Coarse
Flower Size
Inconspicuous
Flower Month
- March
- April
- May
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
Low wind resistance; provides food for wildlife. Brown fruit. | Pests/Diseases: scales, root rot, leaf spot | attracts butterflies, birds
