{"product_id":"northern-red-oak-live-tree-quercus-rubra-native-shade-tree-zones-3-8","title":"Northern Red Oak Live Tree – Quercus rubra – Native Shade Tree, Zones 3–8","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eQuercus rubra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Fast-Growing Native Oak with Brilliant Fall Color\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorthern Red Oak (\u003cem\u003eQuercus rubra\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the fastest-growing native oaks in North America and one of the most ecologically valuable trees you can plant. In fall, the large lobed leaves turn a brilliant scarlet-red that rivals any ornamental tree. At maturity, plants reach ~80 feet tall with a broad, spreading crown that provides deep shade and outstanding wildlife habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Oaks are keystone species — they support hundreds of species of caterpillars, birds, and mammals. A long-term investment in your landscape and local ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full to Part Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~80 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–60 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant scarlet-red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional — acorns, caterpillar host\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePotted trees approximately 2 feet tall. Ships bare-root during the dormant season (November–March).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery plant is guaranteed to arrive healthy. Message us with a photo if anything looks off upon delivery — all plants are insured for transit issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArrival Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpack promptly after delivery. If there is a problem with your order on arrival, contact us within 24 hours and include clear photos so we can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore related products:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-native\"\u003eNative North American selections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping Restrictions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck Agricultural restrictions if this plant can be shipped from Maryland to your state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Shipping Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40°F to 85°F.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steep Hill Garden","offers":[{"title":"Under 1'","offer_id":46475200004232,"sku":"NRO-1P-U1FT","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Under 2'","offer_id":46475200037000,"sku":"NRO-1P-U2FT","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Under 3'","offer_id":46475200069768,"sku":"NRO-1P-U3FT","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/Red_Oak.png?v=1788289980","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/northern-red-oak-live-tree-quercus-rubra-native-shade-tree-zones-3-8","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}