5 Seeds Red Oak Quercus rubra Shade Tree Acorn

Red Oak (Quercus rubra) is a stately North American shade tree admired for its broad crown and brilliant scarlet to russet fall foliage, making it a long-lived focal point for large landscapes and native plantings.
The deeply lobed leaves turn vivid red in autumn, while the sturdy wood and acorns support wildlife and add year-round structure to yards, parks, and reforestation projects. Grow it as a specimen shade tree or in mixed deciduous borders where its canopy can mature over time.
Species: Quercus rubra
Variety: Red Oak
Type: Deciduous tree
Plant_Habit: Large upright tree with a rounded, spreading crown
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, acidic to neutral loam or sandy soil
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-8
Germination: Cold stratification recommended before sowing
Sowing: Sow seeds about 1 inch deep
Spacing: 30-40 feet apart at maturity
Notes: Acorns may be slow to germinate; keep soil consistently moist during establishment