Taylor County Land Conservation
Red Oak
Red Oak
All prices include applicable sales taxes.
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Each bundle includes 25 seedlings.
Scientific Name: Quercus rubra
Mature Height: 50-75 ft.
Mature Spread: 50-75 ft.
Hardiness: Zones 4-8
Soil: Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, acidic soil. Prefers good drainage.
Light: Full sun
Growth Rate: Medium to fast
Additional Information: Medium sized tree with a rounded to broad spreading, often irregular crown. Generally a durable and long-lived tree. Faster growing than most oaks. Acorns are a crucial source of food for many species of wildlife, from birds to squirrels to deer. Naturalist Joseph S. Illick described red oak as "one of the handsomest, cleanest, and stateliest trees in North America.”
Estimated Seedling Size: 1-year-old seedlings, 12-18”.
Pick-up in late April/early May
Pick-up in late April/early May
Seedling orders must be picked up in person in late April or early May in Medford or Phillips, Wisconsin. Taylor County LCD does not ship trees, shrubs or planting products to individual customers.
The exact pick-up dates will be sent out in early April by email and/or USPS mail. The tree pick-up schedule has typically been on a Thursday, 3-6 p.m. and Friday, 8-11 a.m., for Medford orders and Friday from 8:30-11 a.m. for Phillips orders. If you are unable to pick up your order during those days/times, you may send another person to the pick-up or contact the Taylor County LCD at 715-748-1469 to make other arrangements.
