Red Oak
Size: 12-18”
Soil Moisture: Medium
Red Oak, (Quercus rubra) is native to Michigan. Bristle-tipped leaves turn red in the fall, making Red Oak a favorite for gardens and parks. The leaves have 7 to 11 waxy lobes. Its acorns attract deer, squirrels, and birds. Many varieties of moths, birds, and butterflies make their homes in Red Oak trees. For this reason, oak trees are considered to be the most impactful tree a person can plant to support habitat.
A fast grower, Red Oak can grow as much as two feet a year for the first 10 years and can live up to 400 years.
This tree is commonly mistaken for white oak trees, the largest differences in these two species are the leaves, where the white oak have more rounded leaves compared to the red oak’s pointed leaves. The other way to tell them apart is their bark; the white oak tree has white looking bark while the red oak has a greyer colored bark.
A little more versatile than a white oak, red oak tolerates a wider range of growing conditions. It is a good street tree, tolerating pollution and compacted soil, although it prefers acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well-drained and clay soils. Red Oak prefers full sun and normal moisture, but the tree has some drought tolerance.
Grows to 60' to 75', 45' spread. Do not plant under powerlines.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credit:
Quercus rubra - https://www.balkep.org/quercus-rubra---red-oak.html
Size: 12-18”
Soil Moisture: Medium
Red Oak, (Quercus rubra) is native to Michigan. Bristle-tipped leaves turn red in the fall, making Red Oak a favorite for gardens and parks. The leaves have 7 to 11 waxy lobes. Its acorns attract deer, squirrels, and birds. Many varieties of moths, birds, and butterflies make their homes in Red Oak trees. For this reason, oak trees are considered to be the most impactful tree a person can plant to support habitat.
A fast grower, Red Oak can grow as much as two feet a year for the first 10 years and can live up to 400 years.
This tree is commonly mistaken for white oak trees, the largest differences in these two species are the leaves, where the white oak have more rounded leaves compared to the red oak’s pointed leaves. The other way to tell them apart is their bark; the white oak tree has white looking bark while the red oak has a greyer colored bark.
A little more versatile than a white oak, red oak tolerates a wider range of growing conditions. It is a good street tree, tolerating pollution and compacted soil, although it prefers acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well-drained and clay soils. Red Oak prefers full sun and normal moisture, but the tree has some drought tolerance.
Grows to 60' to 75', 45' spread. Do not plant under powerlines.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credit:
Quercus rubra - https://www.balkep.org/quercus-rubra---red-oak.html
Size: 12-18”
Soil Moisture: Medium
Red Oak, (Quercus rubra) is native to Michigan. Bristle-tipped leaves turn red in the fall, making Red Oak a favorite for gardens and parks. The leaves have 7 to 11 waxy lobes. Its acorns attract deer, squirrels, and birds. Many varieties of moths, birds, and butterflies make their homes in Red Oak trees. For this reason, oak trees are considered to be the most impactful tree a person can plant to support habitat.
A fast grower, Red Oak can grow as much as two feet a year for the first 10 years and can live up to 400 years.
This tree is commonly mistaken for white oak trees, the largest differences in these two species are the leaves, where the white oak have more rounded leaves compared to the red oak’s pointed leaves. The other way to tell them apart is their bark; the white oak tree has white looking bark while the red oak has a greyer colored bark.
A little more versatile than a white oak, red oak tolerates a wider range of growing conditions. It is a good street tree, tolerating pollution and compacted soil, although it prefers acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well-drained and clay soils. Red Oak prefers full sun and normal moisture, but the tree has some drought tolerance.
Grows to 60' to 75', 45' spread. Do not plant under powerlines.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credit:
Quercus rubra - https://www.balkep.org/quercus-rubra---red-oak.html