Greenhouse Plug - Red Oak

Red Oak

Quercus rubra

25 metres (80 feet)
100+ years

Appearance: Dull green bristle-tipped leaves. Smooth, lined young bark; grooved and ridged, dark, mature bark.

Site and soils: Best on deep, well-drained sandy loam. Tolerates drier conditions. Avoid heavy, wet soils. Tolerates some shade when young. Responds well to thinning.

Rural plantings: Reforestation, timber plantations, wildlife food source. Grows well with pines and other broadleaf trees.

Urban settings: Large, attractive ornamental. Tolerates urban conditions.

Native to: Southern and central Ontario

Greenhouse Plugs are a good choice to plant in shallow soil areas, in areas with low competition, and for under planting.

These seedlings have been grown as self-contained plugs, which are air pruned, resulting in a larger amount of root hair development. This translates into quick establishment and growth when planted.

Seasonally available (please inquire), extending the planting season, and enabling fall planting.