Northern Red Oak – Live Potted Tree, 10–20 Inches Tall

Quercus rubra | USDA Zones 3–8

Add beautiful fall color, shade, and wildlife value to your landscape with a Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra). Native to eastern and central North America, this impressive deciduous tree is known for its brilliant red autumn foliage, adaptable growth, and valuable acorns.

This young potted tree measures approximately 10–20 inches tall when shipped and has the potential to develop into a magnificent large shade tree.

Plant Details

• Common Name: Northern Red Oak

• Botanical Name: Quercus rubra

• Plant Type: Deciduous shade tree

• Shipped Height: Approximately 10–20 inches

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

• Growth in First Five Years: Approximately 15–20 feet under favorable conditions

• Mature Height: Approximately 60–75 feet

• Mature Spread: Approximately 45–50 feet

• Fall Color: Brilliant red

Native Range

Northern Red Oak is native to eastern and central North America, with a natural range extending from Nova Scotia west to Minnesota and south to Georgia and Arkansas.

Growing Conditions

Northern Red Oak is adaptable and relatively low maintenance once established.

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Prefers acidic to neutral, well-drained soil

• Soil Adaptability: Tolerates various soil types

• Water: Moderate drought tolerance once established

• USDA Zones: 3–8

Allow plenty of room for this large tree to mature when selecting a planting location.

Landscape & Wildlife Benefits

Northern Red Oak offers more than beautiful fall foliage:

• Provides shade for yards, parks, and larger landscapes

• Brilliant red autumn leaves create seasonal interest

• Acorns provide food for wildlife

• Useful for slope stabilization

• Valuable hardwood used for furniture, flooring, and general construction

• Described as deer resistant

Shipping Information

• Free shipping is available to most locations.

• Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, and areas considered remote may require an additional freight surcharge.

• Plants are inspected for quality before shipment.

Please contact us upon arrival if you have concerns about your plant's condition. If you have questions about the tree or shipping, please message us before ordering.

Please note: This listing is for a young potted tree approximately 10–20 inches tall. Mature dimensions describe the potential size of an established Northern Red Oak, not the size of the plant being shipped.