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.
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.
Customer Reviews
I’m thrilled with the Red Oak Tree I purchased from TN Nursery. It arrived in great shape, with a well-developed root system and straight trunk. It took root easily and is already showing signs of vigorous growth. A perfect native tree for long-term landscaping.
I was searching for a tree that grows fast, offers shade, and has great fall color—TN Nursery’s Red Oak Tree delivered on all fronts. It’s growing strong and has no signs of stress. Excellent customer service and plant quality!
TN Nursery’s Red Oak Tree has already shown incredible promise. The rich red tones it displays in fall are exactly what I wanted. The tree was fresh, hydrated, and clearly grown with care. I’ll definitely be ordering more trees from them.
The Red Oak Tree I bought from TN Nursery is a game-changer for my yard. Its symmetrical form and strong limbs add both shade and structure. It’s well on its way to becoming a stunning centerpiece in my landscape. Very happy with the purchase!
The Red Oak Tree arrived quickly and in excellent condition. TN Nursery packaged it securely and provided planting instructions. It's been in the ground for just a few weeks and is already showing strong, healthy growth. Highly recommend!
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.
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
Ships
UPS
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.
