Red Oak | Chautauqua Park in Boulder
Quercus rubra
Rd Oak
Medium growth rate round to globular shaped tree reaching 65’X45’ locally preferring very moist soil. Prefers an acidic soil and has little tolerance for salty or compacted soils. Yellow fall foliage and a pleasing structure.
Prone to girdling roots and chlorosis. Need structure pruning to establish strong scaffolding and avoid branch failure..
None of significance
Aphids can be heavy on heat stressed trees, near parking lots and those with limited root zones. Kermes Scale present common problems with twig dieback occurring if it goes untreated for a few years.
Several to choose from.
Very important hardwood for commercial use. Flooring, cabinets, doors, etc. Important food source for animals