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Quercus rubra
Choose Northern Red Oak if you have room for a true shade tree and want a native oak that grows faster than many others. The tradeoff is size: this is not a tree to squeeze near a house, driveway, or wires.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A | This is a major canopy tree that gives a property real shade and a strong native presence. |
| Growth Rate | A- | It moves faster than many oaks, though it is still a long-term tree. |
| Maintenance | B | Once established it is durable, but acorns, leaves, and early watering need planning. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Young trees like this can be browsed or rubbed by deer, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | D | It becomes too large for tight lots, patios, and close foundation planting. |
| Screening Value | C | It can block views in leaf, but it is not a dense year-round screen. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Northern Red Oak when the customer has room for a true shade tree and wants a native planting with substance. Plan placement first; pruning around a mature oak later is not a good strategy.
| Mature Height | 67.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 52.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-8a |
| Spacing | 50 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded, spreading |
Fast for an oak, especially after it settles in, but it still rewards patience.
Yes, expect leaves and acorns; place it where cleanup is manageable.
Give it generous room; this is not a close-to-foundation tree.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-21077
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Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
