Northern Red Oak

Name: Northern Red Oak
Brand: Grasshopper Gardens
SKU: NRO-001
Price: 89.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (29 reviews)

Native Shade Tree
Reddish Fall Color
Wildlife-Friendly Acorns

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Northern Red Oak

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Northern Red Oak

Northern Red Oak is a large native deciduous shade tree valued for its broad canopy, sturdy branching, handsome lobed foliage, and reddish fall color. Its impressive size and wildlife-friendly acorns make it an excellent choice for spacious lawns, parks, naturalized areas, and long-term shade plantings.

Why choose Northern Red Oak?

Choose Northern Red Oak for a dependable native tree with strong shade, seasonal color, and excellent landscape presence. It grows into a stately specimen with a rounded to broad-spreading canopy that brings cooling shade to open areas. The green summer leaves turn reddish-brown to brick-red in fall, while mature trees produce acorns that support birds and wildlife. It is especially useful for large properties, park-like settings, street plantings with room, and naturalistic landscapes where a substantial canopy tree is desired.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Quercus rubra
Common Name: Northern Red Oak
Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Growth Habit: Large, upright shade tree with a rounded to broad-spreading canopy

Northern Red Oak Additional Information

Northern Red Oak is one of the most recognizable eastern North American oaks, known for its large bristle-tipped leaves, sturdy trunk, and broad shade canopy. In spring, it produces small, inconspicuous yellow-green flowers, followed by rounded acorns that mature over two growing seasons. These acorns are an important seasonal food source for wildlife, including birds and small mammals.

The foliage is medium to dark green through summer and often shifts to reddish-brown, russet, or brick-red tones in fall before dropping. As the tree matures, its bark develops attractive gray ridges and shallow furrows, adding winter texture after leaf drop. Northern Red Oak is best planted where it has room to grow, such as open lawns, parks, large borders, campuses, and naturalized landscapes. Young trees benefit from structural pruning to encourage a strong central leader and well-spaced branches.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Northern Red Oak in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and plenty of space for its mature canopy and root system. Set the root flare at or slightly above the surrounding grade, then backfill with native soil and water thoroughly.

2. Watering: Water deeply and consistently during the first growing season to help roots establish. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended dry periods, especially in hot, exposed, or fast-draining planting sites.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch over the root zone to conserve moisture, moderate soil temperature, and reduce turf competition. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk.

4. Pruning: Prune young trees during dormancy to develop strong branch spacing and a balanced canopy. Remove damaged, crossing, or poorly attached branches as the tree matures.

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FAQs

How large does Northern Red Oak get?
Northern Red Oak commonly grows about 50 to 75 feet tall with a broad canopy that can spread nearly as wide in open landscape settings.
What kind of fall color does Northern Red Oak have?
Its foliage typically turns reddish-brown, russet, or brick-red in fall. Color can vary depending on weather, soil moisture, and growing conditions.
Where should I plant Northern Red Oak?
Plant it in a large, sunny location with room for the canopy to spread. It is best suited for open lawns, parks, naturalized areas, and spacious landscapes.
Does Northern Red Oak produce acorns?
Yes. Mature trees produce rounded acorns that develop over two growing seasons and provide seasonal food for birds and wildlife.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Seasonal

Mature Height	Medium: Up to 30 ft
Mature Spread	20+ ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Quercus rubra
Bloom Time	Mid spring
Deer Resistant	No
Flower Color	Non Flowering
Family	Fagaceae
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#15 Container, #35 Container, 2-3" Caliper, 4-5″ Caliper

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Growing Zones 4-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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