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Quercus rubra L. (Northern Red Oak)

Synonym: Quercus borealis MICHX.,
German: Amerikanische RoteicheCzech: dub červený
Genus:  QuercusFamily:  Fagaceae,
Mature Height: 40.00 mDeciduous:  deciduous plant
Bloom in:    V, insignificant, Soil Preferred:  nutritive,
Light Required:  full sunpart shade 
Other Attributes:  deciduous tree, round form, alternate leaves, leaf margin incised, leaf margin lobed, fruit - samara, group plant, solitaire, decorative fruits, autumn colour of leaves,
Photo: Quercus rubra, Northern Red Oak, Quercus
 Quercus rubra   Northern Red Oak fruits
Quercus rubra
Northern Red Oak
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 Quercus rubra   Northern Red Oak leaves
Quercus rubra
Northern Red Oak
leaves
 Quercus rubra   Northern Red Oak leaves
Quercus rubra
Northern Red Oak
leaves
 Quercus rubra   Northern Red Oak leaves
Quercus rubra
Northern Red Oak
leaves
 Quercus rubra   Northern Red Oak leaves
Quercus rubra
Northern Red Oak
leaves
 Quercus rubra   Northern Red Oak leaves
Quercus rubra
Northern Red Oak
leaves
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Quercus rubra - Northern Red Oak (1000 readers)
Native to the Eastern United States, the Northern Red Oak is the ideal tree for parks and large lawns. It has broad, spreading branches and makes a large, open shade area. The leaves, which are a rich green during growing season, will turn to rich browns and reds in the fall before they fall off. Th... (About-garden.com)

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Michigan State University Extension: Quercus rubra --Red Oak
NC State University: Trees: Quercus rubra
USDA PLANTS: Quercus rubra (northern red oak)
Virginia Tech: Quercus rubra Fact Sheet
WIKIPEDIA: Image: Quercus rubra @ Tortworth Court.jpg-en.html
Wisflora: Quercus rubra L.
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Manual of Woody Landscape Plants: Their Identification, Ornamental Characteristics, Culture, Propagation and Uses

Michael A. Dirr,

Publisher: Stipes Publishing, LLC (1998-08)
Price: $56.80

Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs: An Illustrated Encyclopedia

Michael A. Dirr,
Product Description: This bestselling encyclopedia, illustrated with brilliant photographs, describes the best woody plants adapted to cooler climates, showing both habit and details of more than 500 species, and including some 700 additional cultivars and varieties. Brief cultural information is supplied for each plant, as well as Dirr's perceptive comments and opinions.Book Description: This bestselling encyclopedia, illustrated with brilliant photographs, describes the best woody plants adapted to cooler climates, showing both habit and details of more than 500 species, and including some 700 additional cultivars and varieties. Brief cultural information is supplied for each plant, as well as Dirr's perceptive comments and opinions.
Publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated (1997-10-01)
Price: $69.95

The Backyard Orchardist: A Complete Guide to Growing Fruit Trees in the Home Garden

Stella Otto,
Product Description: For every gardener desiring to add apples, pears, cherries, and other tree fruit to their landscape here are hints and solid information from a professional horticulturist and experienced fruit grower. The Backyard Orchardist includes help on selecting the best fruit trees and information about each stage of growth and development, along with tips on harvest and storage of the fruit. Those with limited space will learn about growing dwarf fruit trees in containers.
Appendices include a fruit-growers monthly calendar, a trouble-shooting guide for reviving ailing trees, and a resource list of nurseries selling fruit trees.
Publisher: Ottographics (1995-01-01)
Price: $15.95

Trees of the Northern United States and Canada

John Laird Farrar,

Publisher: Iowa State Press (1995-07-30)
Price: $59.99

Niwaki: Pruning, Training and Shaping Japanese Garden Trees

Jake Hobson,
Product Description: Over the years, Japanese gardeners have fine-tuned a distinctive set of pruning techniques that coax out the essential characters of their garden trees, or niwaki. In this highly practical book, Western gardeners are encouraged to draw upon the techniques and sculpt their own garden trees to unique effect. After discussing the principles that underpin the techniques, the author offers in-depth guidelines for shaping pines, azaleas, conifers, broadleaved evergreens, bamboos, and deciduous trees. Complete with abundant photographs, personal anecdotes and a wealth of advice, this unprecedented resource will inspire gardeners everywhere to transform their own trees into niwaki.
Publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated (2007-04-01)
Price: $34.95
Translation
Ing. Hana Vymazalová
Garden Designer