Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak, Cherrybark Oak, Spanish Oak

Family: Fagaceae Beech


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Brown
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Specimen, street tree
Height 75' to 90' / 22.80m to 27.40m
Spread 50' to 60' / 15.20m to 18.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive