Northern Red Oak Live Tree | Quercus rubra | 12–24 Inches Tall | Bare Root Starter Tree | Fast Growing Shade Tree

Grow a majestic native shade tree with this Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra), a healthy 12–24 inch bare root starter tree ready for planting. Valued for its rapid growth, brilliant brick-red fall foliage, and long lifespan, Northern Red Oak is an excellent choice for landscapes, wildlife habitats, and reforestation projects. This hardy native tree develops into a large, stately specimen that provides generous shade while producing acorns that support birds and wildlife.

You will receive a tree similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Northern Red Oak tree
✔️ Height: approximately 12–24 inches
✔️ Healthy bare root starter tree
✔️ Ready for planting
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Northern Red Oak
Botanical Name: Quercus rubra
Plant Type: Deciduous shade tree
Growth Stage: Starter tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil; adaptable to many soil types
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Mature Height: 60–75 feet
Growth Rate: Fast (up to 2 feet or more per year under ideal conditions)
USDA Zones: 4–8
Container Friendly: No

💡 Care Tip: Plant your Northern Red Oak in a sunny location with plenty of space for future growth. Water deeply during the first growing season to establish a strong root system, and apply mulch around the base to help conserve moisture while keeping mulch away from the trunk.