Quercus rubra ~ Northern Red Oak climbing A strong tall spire packed

A strong tall spire packed with large pendular copper-pink tubular flowers rises above the foliage in summer

They provide an attractive backdrop to the flowers and turn yellow in the fall before dropping

Tall spikes holding large two-lipped bright violet-blue flowers bloom in late spring through summer and can continue into fall if deadheaded

also known as Actaea racemosa or Cimicifuga racemosa

(4) Photos by PennState Flower Trials

Quercus rubra ~ Northern Red Oak climbing A strong tall spire packedNorthern Red Oak is a native deciduous tree with a rounded to spreading irregular crown. The lustrous dark green foliage with pointed lobes and pale undersides turn brownish red in fall. The acorns have saucer shaped cups, but can take up to 40 years to produce an abundant crop. Best grown in full sun and rich, sandy well drained acidic soils. Quercus rubra supports a wide variety of moths and butterflies, including: the Imperial Moth, Banded