Photo Credit:
Red Oak - credit: Barbara Tokarska-Guzik, University of Silesia, Bugwood.org
Red Oak
Quercus rubra
Northern red oak is is fast growing, easy to transplant, tolerant of urban conditions (including dry and acidic soil and air pollution), the abundant nuts attract wildlife, and the leaves develop a brickred fall color.
Sold as bare root seedlings, 18-24”.
* Bundles of 25 qualify for Mix & Match discount, see Hardwoods collection for more information.
Growth Rate: Rapid
Soils: Clay, Sand, Loam
Moisture: Moist
Shade Tolerance: Full Sun to Part shade
Mature Height: 60-100 ft.
Deer Damage Potential: medium
Origin: Native
Uses: Lumber, wildlife, shade, fall color