TREE / Deciduous
ZONE: 5 – 11
LIGHT: Sun
HEIGHT: 25 - 40 ft.
SPREAD: 20 – 35 ft.
SOIL: Dry, well-drained
LANDSCAPE VALUES:
The Texas Red Oak is a medium to small oak that is native to the southern plain states. It is related to the Shumard Oak, but has a better drought and heat tolerance, and it can grow in alkaline soils. Leaves are a glossy medium green and turn bright red in the fall. The acorns are an excellent source of food for wildlife and the tree is a great habitat for birds. Native to the Southern Plains States of Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
