Red Oak Tree

A Red Oak Tree is a fairly tall species that you will certainly notice on your property or in the surrounding landscape. This item offers a number of benefits for most landscapes, including the ability to stabilize soil and attract a number of birds and other species.

This plant can grow to be up to 75 feet tall and about 60 feet around. As with similar plants, it will have a canopy of green leaves throughout the spring and summer months that will turn various hues, such as orange or yellow, in the fall. The leaves will come off in the fall, and you may also notice acorns landing on the ground in the fall as well.

The acorns serve as sustenance for squirrels and other animals that need a store of calories over the winter. In return, the animals scatter the acorns throughout your property or throughout a given area so that these trees can grow unimpeded by the competition.

One of the primary benefits of having this plant on your property is that you won't have to wait years for it to reach maturity. Instead, it can grow several feet per year and start creating acorns in less than a decade. As the plant grows, its root system will grow deeper into the ground, which can help to lap up excess moisture or anchor the ground where it is. This can minimize the risk of a landslide or other forms of erosion from eating away a vulnerable landscape. The root system typically grows out about 20 feet, assuming that it has the space to do so.

Another positive attribute of this plant is that it generally does a good job of resisting pest damage. This means that you can fully expect it to reach its full lifespan of about 300 years. Its long life also means that several generations will be able to benefit from your work, and it also means that it is capable of producing thousands of acorns during its life.