Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Ashford Oak, Chase Creek Red Oak, Shera-Blair Red Oak
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Upland, Wooded slopes, Woodlands
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Brown, Dark Red, Bronze
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Don't fertilize within a year of planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Caterpillars, Galls, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Not Found
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS rubra
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Northern Red Oak
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
उत्तरी लाल ओक
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Roteiche
Große Bartgras
In French
chêne rouge
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
el roble rojo del norte
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
βόρειο κόκκινο δρυς
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
carvalho vermelho do norte
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
dąb czerwony
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Quercus rubra
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Red Oak and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Northern Red Oak and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Red Oak and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Red Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big Bluestem season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Red Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Red Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Northern Red Oak and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Northern Red Oak and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Red Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Northern Red Oak and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Northern Red Oak flower color: Yellow green
Northern Red Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Northern Red Oak and Big Bluestem
Care of Northern Red Oak and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Red Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Northern Red Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.