Red Oak
Quercus rubra
Red oak is the fastest-growing of our native oaks and one of the most valuable shade trees you can plant. It develops a broad, rounded crown, turns deep russet-red in fall, and its acorns feed deer, turkeys, jays and squirrels. We grow ours in containers so the roots transplant well.
- Type
- Deciduous
- Mature height
- 20–25 m
- Mature spread
- 12–15 m
- Growth rate
- Moderate — fast for an oak
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, slightly acidic
Red Oak through the years and seasons
Photos show what this species typically looks like. They are not photos of our own stock.
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Best for
- Long-lived shade trees for larger yards
- Deep red fall colour
- Food and habitat for wildlife
- Legacy plantings that last generations
Growing tips
- Give it full sun and room for a 12–15 m crown.
- Container-grown oaks transplant far better than field-dug ones.
- Water deeply through the first two or three summers.
Sizes: Typically offered container-grown. Ask for current sizes. We also offer delivery and professional planting.
Where to buy Red Oak near you: our farm is in South Stormont, a short drive from Cornwall and Long Sault. We deliver and plant red oak across South Stormont, Long Sault, Ingleside, Cornwall, Morrisburg, Williamstown, Lancaster, Alexandria, Chesterville and Winchester and the rest of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.