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Northern Red Oak vs Black CherryQuercus rubra Prunus serotina COMING SOON (new stock expected: later this season) SOLD OUT (new stock expected: later this season) 
Northern Red Oak is a medium-sized deciduous tree. It is fast-growing (for an oak tree) and is used primarily in lawns, parks, golf courses, street-side plantings, and commercial areas. Northern Red Oak's fall color is spectacular.
Black Cherry is common in eastern North America but a rare find elsewhere. This tree is shade tolerant and is often found in old fields, forest openings, and along fencerows. NORTHERN RED OAK QUICK FACTSBLACK CHERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
3a
Zone:
2a
Height:
20 m (66 ft)
Height:
24 m (80 ft)
Spread:
9 m (30 ft)
Spread:
14 m (45 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fall colour:
red
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Flowers:
white, blooming in april-may
Bark:
Smooth and grey (young), Furrowed and grey (mature)
Nuts:
Produces acorns
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
long
Life span:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
none
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Toxicity: bark and wilted leaves toxic to livestock
Other Names:
champion oak, red oak
Other Names:
mountain black cherry, wild cherry, wild rum cherry
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |