Majestic Red Oak tree with vibrant orange autumn leaves over path

Red Oak Trees

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Majestic Red Oak tree with vibrant orange autumn leaves over path

Red Oak Trees

Attracts wildlife like birds and squirrels, Strong, durable hardwood for landscaping, Low maintenance, drought-tolerant tree
$24.99
Sale price  $24.99 Regular price 

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Red Oak Trees For Sale

Red Oak is a well-loved deciduous tree known for its size and habit, beautiful red fall color, and significant impact on landscapes. It is a magnificent deciduous tree that creates an attractive corner or centerpiece of your home. This tree is a fast grower, making it a great option. Its leaves are green and pointed. This tree has gorgeous fall color, turning to shades of red and orange, creating a stunning display.

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Red Oak Tree Plant Info

Family: Fagaceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Water Needs: Moist

Height: 60 – 75 ft.

Spread: 60 – 75 ft.

Growth Rate: Fast

Bloom Time: Spring

Flower Color: Yellow

Wildlife Value: Attracts birds

Landscaping with Red Oak Trees – Benefits, Care & Placement Tips

As it grows, its canopy will create a shade garden that you can plant with plenty of native perennials. You can plant this tree to create an allée or as a street tree. Plant it in a location with well-draining soil. This plant prefers acidic soil, but it can also be planted in more alkaline soil. It will tolerate clay, loam, and sand soil types.

It's catkins emerge in the spring and are yellow-green in color. Acorns are plentiful and extremely productive about every five years. This tree is used by wildlife, especially birds and small mammals, for food and habitat. Its acorns make a plentiful food supply for birds and small mammals. Cavity-dwelling birds, like owls and woodpeckers, will use the hollows as their nests.

Red Oak Trees is considered deer-resistant except when young and vulnerable to browsing or buck rub damage. Protect it with caging or fencing during this time.Watch it for signs of insect damage, including damage from borers, which can create large networks of tunnels inside the tree.

Why Choose Red Oak Trees? Wildlife Value & Unique Traits

The Red Oak Tree is a host plant for many butterflies, including the Gray Hairstreak butterfly. TN Nursery offers a buy 1 get 1 free on most trees, store-wide.

Bare-root Red Oak tree with slender brown trunk and tangled roots

Is red oak a good yard tree?

Yes, Red Oak is an excellent yard tree. It grows quickly, provides great shade, and shows brilliant red foliage in fall. With full sun and rich, well-drained soil, it thrives and adds timeless beauty to any landscape.

Where do red oak trees grow best?

Red Oak trees grow best in full sun with deep, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. They thrive in open spaces where their roots and canopy have room to spread. With the right location, they grow strong, fast, and beautifully balanced.

Is a red oak a fast growing tree?

Yes, Red Oak is a fast-growing tree. It can grow up to 2 feet or more per year in ideal conditions. With sunlight and good soil, it quickly becomes a tall, sturdy shade tree.

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Exposure

The Red Oak Tree thrives in full sun, needing at least six hours of unaffected sunlight daily. It benefits from a sunny location with well-drained soil, which promotes vigorous growth and vibrant foliage. Partial shade can be tolerated but may reduce overall vigor.

Height at Maturity

Over 25 Feet

Usage

Shade

Shipped As

Bare-root

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Planting Zones

3-8

How To Grow

How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Trees

Bare root trees are shipped dormant without soil, making them lightweight, cost-effective, and easy to plant during the cool months of early spring or fall. To begin, soak the roots in a bucket of water for 4–6 hours before planting to rehydrate them. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil and ample space for the tree’s mature size.

Dig a hole twice as wide as the spread of the roots and deep enough to keep the root flare (where the roots begin to spread from the trunk) at or slightly above ground level. Create a small mound of soil in the center of the hole, spread the roots evenly over it, backfill with native soil, and gently tamp down to remove air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting.

Keep the soil consistently moist (not soggy) during the first growing season, and apply mulch around the base—avoiding direct contact with the trunk—to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Stake the tree if necessary, and prune only to remove dead or damaged branches. With proper care, your bare root tree will establish quickly and grow strong for years to come.

Care Tips
Red Oak Trees prefer well-drained, acidic soil and need regular watering, especially during dry spells. Mulch the base to keep moisture and prevent weeds. Trim only to clear dead or broken branches and ensure proper air circulation.
Light Requirements
The Red Oak Tree thrives in full sun, needing at least six hours of unaffected sunlight daily. It benefits from a sunny location with well-drained soil, which promotes vigorous growth and vibrant foliage. Partial shade can be tolerated but may reduce overall vigor.
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