Northern Red Oak Tree

Easygoing Shade That’s Reliable Get long-lasting, incredibly hardy and easy-growing shade with our Northern Red Oak Tree, famous for its color and carefree adaptability. From open pastures to city sidewalks, the Northern Red Oak thrives. Because it grows in even the worst conditions, your climate or living area is no problem. That means the Northern Red performs well, despite poor soil, compact space, wet sand or urban air. Simply plant it and watch it grow – its adaptability means it will grow rapidly without a lot of attention. You'll get a tree that grows effortlessly. The Northern Red Oak grows more than 2 feet every year and lives for centuries. And it’s especially strong since we plant and nurture it before shipping, months ahead of time. That means a well-developed, healthy root system for you and easy acclimation in your landscape. Bring some life to your landscape with a long-lasting tree. And reap the rewards of hardy durability, enduring life and more. Order your own Northern Red Oak Tree today! Planting & Care 1. Planting: For best results, choose an area with well-drained soil and full sun (6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day) for your Northern Red Oak. Once you’ve selected your location, dig a hole that’s about 2 or 3 times the width of the tree’s root ball. Place your Oak, back fill the soil and water to settle the roots. Finally, add 2 to 3 inches of mulch around the base of the Northern Red to preserve moisture. 2. Watering: When your tree is young, water it weekly for best results. However, rainfall may be adequate if you receive enough. And after a couple of years, you only need to water the Northern Oak during very dry spells. But if you’re not sure when to water, check the surrounding soil, about 2 or 3 inches down – if it’s dry, it’s time to water. 3. Fertilizing: After the first year, add a balanced fertilizer to the soil and repeat the process each spring. Be sure to follow the label instructions carefully. However, after your Northern Red is a few years old, there’s no need to fertilize. 4. Pruning: Remove any dead or drooping branches from your Northern Red for best results.