— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Red Oak (Quercus rubra). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Red Oak (Quercus rubra) is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States and Canada, ranging from Alabama to Wisconsin and as far north as Quebec. Red Oak (Latin: Quercus rubra, family Fagaceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Red Oak is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Red Oak is a member of the Fagaceae family native to ALA, ARK, CNT, DEL, WDC, and GEO. Red Oak thrives in moist to dry conditions and prefers medium to heavy (clay) soils with a pH between 4.3 and 7.3.
Red Oak grows best in USDA zone 3-7, 8/10 light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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