Quercus rubra - Red Oak sunny swirl green spots that develop in

green spots that develop in late summer on reddish-brown leaves

the foliage changes to reddish-brown and then to green

Clusters of fragrant white flowers give way to small purplish black fruit often used in jams and jellies

Fruit is a dehiscent capsule (to 1/3" long) that matures to brown

These hybrids are noted for having attractive green foliage (often flushed with red

Quercus rubra - Red Oak sunny swirl green spots that develop inQuercus rubra, commonly called red oak or northern red oak, is a medium sized, deciduous tree with a rounded to broad spreading, often irregular crown. Typically grows at a moderate to fast rate to a height of 50 75'. Dark, lustrous green leaves with 7 11, toothed lobes which are sharply pointed at the tips. Leaves turn brownish red in autumn. Insignificant flowers in separate male and female catkins appear in spring. Fruits are acorns which mature in