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
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Types
Ashford Oak, Chase Creek Red Oak, Shera-Blair Red Oak
Not available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Upland, Wooded slopes, Woodlands
Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Brown, Dark Red, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Depression
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cleanser
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS rubra
OXALIS acetosella
Common Name
Northern Red Oak
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
In Hindi
उत्तरी लाल ओक
Wood Sorrel
In German
Roteiche
Sauerklee
In French
chêne rouge
bois Sorrel
In Spanish
el roble rojo del norte
alazán de madera
In Greek
βόρειο κόκκινο δρυς
ξύλο Sorrel
In Portuguese
carvalho vermelho do norte
Sorrel de madeira
In Polish
dąb czerwony
Drewno szczaw
In Latin
Quercus rubra
Rumex ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Red Oak and Wood Sorrel
Season and care of Northern Red Oak and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Red Oak and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Red Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Red Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Red Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
Northern Red Oak and Wood Sorrel Physical Information
Northern Red Oak and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Red Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Red Oak and Wood Sorrel are as follows:
Northern Red Oak flower color: Yellow green
Northern Red Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Northern Red Oak and Wood Sorrel
Care of Northern Red Oak and Wood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Red Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Northern Red Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
