Size: 4-5’ Liners
Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
Red oak is a large, fast-growing native tree valued for its strength, beauty, and habitat support. Known for its rich red fall color and stately form, this oak provides excellent shade and is highly adaptable to Michigan’s climate. Its bristle-tipped leaves turn a brilliant russet to bright red in autumn, while its acorns provide food for deer, squirrels, and birds. It blooms early in Spring, supporting pollinators. Many species of moths, birds, and butterflies depend on red oaks, making them one of the most ecologically valuable trees you can plant.
Requirements:
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic to sandy loam; tolerates clay and dry sites
Key Features:
Bloom Period: Spring (April–May)
Mature Size: 60–75 feet tall × 45 feet wide (do not plant under power lines)
Wildlife Value: Acorns feed birds and mammals; supports many species of butterflies and moths
Plant Care:
Red oak prefers full sun and slightly acidic, well-drained soils but tolerates a wide range of conditions, including urban sites, compacted soil, and air pollution. Water regularly when young to establish strong roots. Avoid planting under power lines due to its mature height. Prune only during dormancy to prevent oak wilt. With its fast growth, long lifespan, and stunning fall color, northern red oak is an excellent choice for Michigan landscapes, parks, and large yards providing shade, habitat, and seasonal beauty for generations.
*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 Kardel Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 10, 2026 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 11, 2026 9AM to 11AM
Size: 4-5’ Liners
Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
Red oak is a large, fast-growing native tree valued for its strength, beauty, and habitat support. Known for its rich red fall color and stately form, this oak provides excellent shade and is highly adaptable to Michigan’s climate. Its bristle-tipped leaves turn a brilliant russet to bright red in autumn, while its acorns provide food for deer, squirrels, and birds. It blooms early in Spring, supporting pollinators. Many species of moths, birds, and butterflies depend on red oaks, making them one of the most ecologically valuable trees you can plant.
Requirements:
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic to sandy loam; tolerates clay and dry sites
Key Features:
Bloom Period: Spring (April–May)
Mature Size: 60–75 feet tall × 45 feet wide (do not plant under power lines)
Wildlife Value: Acorns feed birds and mammals; supports many species of butterflies and moths
Plant Care:
Red oak prefers full sun and slightly acidic, well-drained soils but tolerates a wide range of conditions, including urban sites, compacted soil, and air pollution. Water regularly when young to establish strong roots. Avoid planting under power lines due to its mature height. Prune only during dormancy to prevent oak wilt. With its fast growth, long lifespan, and stunning fall color, northern red oak is an excellent choice for Michigan landscapes, parks, and large yards providing shade, habitat, and seasonal beauty for generations.
*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 Kardel Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 10, 2026 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 11, 2026 9AM to 11AM
