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
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Ashford Oak, Chase Creek Red Oak, Shera-Blair Red Oak
Umbrella plant
Amate
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Upland, Wooded slopes, Woodlands
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
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
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Brown, Dark Red, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS rubra
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Northern Red Oak
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
उत्तरी लाल ओक
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Roteiche
Octopus tree
In French
chêne rouge
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
el roble rojo del norte
árbol pulpo
In Greek
βόρειο κόκκινο δρυς
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
carvalho vermelho do norte
Octopus árvore
In Polish
dąb czerwony
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Quercus rubra
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Red Oak and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Northern Red Oak and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Red Oak and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Red Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Red Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Red Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Northern Red Oak and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Northern Red Oak and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Red Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Red Oak and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Northern Red Oak flower color: Yellow green
Northern Red Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Northern Red Oak and Octopus Tree
Care of Northern Red Oak and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Red Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Northern Red Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.