Northern Red Oak, quercus rubra
Product Description
Approximately 0 Acorns available as of Oct. 14, 2010.
Seed Specifications: Purity - 100%; Projected Germination Rate - 98%; Where Harvested (location/year) - Illinois (2009)
Anyone purchasing more than 10 Acorns needs to choose the Priority shipping option at checkout. NO LONGER SHIPPING ACORNS INTERNATIONALLY. Acorns are large and take up alot of space and therefore cost alot more to ship. Any orders not abiding by these guidelines will be cancelled and buyer will have to resubmit order. An email will be sent to the buyer if order is cancelled. Thanks for your cooperation.
Northern Red Oak is a handsome large tree, distinctly pyramidal in youth, becoming rounded with age. Leaves are quite large, about 5 inches long and 4 inches wide. Sinuses are distinct and lobes are sharply pointed. Leaves are dark green, quite glossy and develop excellent fall colors from orange to various shades of red. Red Oak is native throughout the upper midwest. Transplants fairly well with proper care. Fairly tolerant to a range of soil and site conditions. Requires well drained soil. One of the faster growing oaks. The Red Oak can reach heights of 50 to 70 feet and widths of 40 to 80 feet. It is cold hardy to zone 3.
Recommended Planting Instructions:
Scarification: Soak in water for 48 hours, change water each day. Stratification: Cold stratify for stratify for 60 days or until radicle emergence. Germination: Sow seed 1 to 2 inches deep, tamp soil, keep moist, mulch seed bed. OTHER: Fall sowing in mulched seedbeds is preferred to artificial stratification.
Seed Specifications: Purity - 100%; Projected Germination Rate - 98%; Where Harvested (location/year) - Illinois (2009)
Anyone purchasing more than 10 Acorns needs to choose the Priority shipping option at checkout. NO LONGER SHIPPING ACORNS INTERNATIONALLY. Acorns are large and take up alot of space and therefore cost alot more to ship. Any orders not abiding by these guidelines will be cancelled and buyer will have to resubmit order. An email will be sent to the buyer if order is cancelled. Thanks for your cooperation.
Northern Red Oak is a handsome large tree, distinctly pyramidal in youth, becoming rounded with age. Leaves are quite large, about 5 inches long and 4 inches wide. Sinuses are distinct and lobes are sharply pointed. Leaves are dark green, quite glossy and develop excellent fall colors from orange to various shades of red. Red Oak is native throughout the upper midwest. Transplants fairly well with proper care. Fairly tolerant to a range of soil and site conditions. Requires well drained soil. One of the faster growing oaks. The Red Oak can reach heights of 50 to 70 feet and widths of 40 to 80 feet. It is cold hardy to zone 3.
Recommended Planting Instructions:
Scarification: Soak in water for 48 hours, change water each day. Stratification: Cold stratify for stratify for 60 days or until radicle emergence. Germination: Sow seed 1 to 2 inches deep, tamp soil, keep moist, mulch seed bed. OTHER: Fall sowing in mulched seedbeds is preferred to artificial stratification.
