Red Oak (Quercus rubra)

1 year old 8"-12" bareroot seedling

Our Red Oak seedlings come from trees planted in an urban setting as boulevard trees that all produce abundant crops of acorns. Red Oak is one of the most commonly planted trees across north America because of its wide site adaptability.

Quercus Rubra produces dense beautiful wood valued by wood workers. Red Oaks generate large masting crops every 2-3 years of large acorns that are easily processed and valued by humans and wildlife alike. They tolerate compact soils in polluted areas which is probably why they are so commonly planted in urban settings. Red Oaks are beautiful shade trees that can be pruned to timber form or allowed to branch laterally that result in gnarled individuals aesthetically pleasing and wonderful to climb.

Pick a sunny site and plan for a tree that can grow up to 75 feet tall. Prefers well draining soil with moderate fertility.