PatternBaseRed Oak
Quercus rubra, Fagaceae
Zones
3–8
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
Shade ProviderDynamic AccumulatorProducer
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (tolerated)
Water
ModerateModerate
Soil pH
4.5 – 7
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
WintergreenGaultheria procumbens
Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat
Black ChokeberryAronia melanocarpaNurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat
Wax MyrtleMorella ceriferaNitrogen FixationNurse Plant
Pennsylvania SedgeCarex pensylvanicaShade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation
Kentucky Coffee TreeGymnocladus dioicusNitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation
Eastern HemlockTsuga canadensisShade ProvisionNurse PlantWind Protection
Antagonistic Plants
White OakQuercus alba
Closely related oak species with similar resource requirements create intense intraspecific competition, especially when planted in proximity
SassafrasSassafras albidumSassafras produces allelopathic compounds and forms dense clonal colonies that can exclude oak seedlings from establishing
Sugar MapleAcer saccharumSugar maple's dense canopy and shallow root system compete with oak seedlings, while maple leaf litter can inhibit oak regeneration
Uses
Functions
Nutrient AccumulationTimber
Common Questions
What zones does Red Oak grow in?
Red Oak grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.
What are good companion plants for Red Oak?
Good companions for Red Oak include Wintergreen, Black Chokeberry, Wax Myrtle, Pennsylvania Sedge, Kentucky Coffee Tree.
Design guilds with Red Oak and see companion relationships visually.
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