SeedlingOak
Red Oak
Quercus rubra
$5.25per seedling
In stock this season
Sold in groups of 10 — online orders are limited to 1,000 seedlings total.
Quick facts
- Mature size
- — 60–75 ft tall · 45–60 ft wide
- Growth speed
- — Fast — more than 2 ft of new growth a year
- Sunlight
- — Full sun (6+ hrs direct sun) · Part shade (4–6 hrs)
- Soil
- — Dry / well-drained · Average / moist
- Good for
- — Reforestation & timber · Wildlife food & habitat · Yard, shade & beauty
- Wildlife
- — Heavy acorn crops feed deer, turkey, blue jays, and squirrels; caterpillar-rich foliage feeds nesting songbirds.
About this species
Red oak is a prominent native tree admired for its strong, straight trunk and wide, rounded crown that provides ample shade. Its distinctive leaves, with pointed lobes and bristle tips, turn rich shades of red and russet in the fall, creating a striking seasonal display. Red oak thrives in well-drained soils and grows rapidly, making it a common species in both forests and managed landscapes across Ohio. It produces medium-sized acorns that mature in two years and serve as a valuable food source for wildlife such as deer, squirrels, and birds. Known for its durable wood and ecological importance, red oak is a versatile and reliable choice for natural areas, parks, and large residential plantings.
Planting notes
Full sun; tolerates a range of soils. Acorns feed deer, turkey, and songbirds.