Quercus falcata
Southern red oak · also Spanish oak, Bottomland red oak, Three-lobed red oak
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Quercus falcata is a deciduous oak native to the southeastern and central United States, known for its leaves turning red in late summer and fall. It requires moderate water, making it a suitable choice for urban planting in appropriate climates.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 3120.16%8.9 yr17 in
- 1240.02%—20 in
- 180.11%15 yr13 in
- 120.01%4.4 yr1.4 in
- 10.00%——
- 10.00%——
Traits
- Form
- Broadleaf
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Mature height
- 50–80 ft
- Canopy spread
- 40–50 ft
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Wildlife value
- Moderate
- Blooms
- Mar, Apr, May
Trunk diameters across every city: median 17 in, mean 20 in, 90th percentile 42 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Temperate Broadleaf & Mixed Forests
- Mississippi lowland forests
Other Quercus in the catalogue
74 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
