Quercus rubra 1/4 standard
Quercus rubra 1/4 standard
Quercus rubra – Red Oak | Quarter Standard
A bold and statuesque native oak, Quercus rubra is one of the finest specimen trees for large gardens, parkland, and estate planting. Renowned for its spectacular autumn colour — rich reds, burnt oranges, and deep burgundy — and its fast growth rate for an oak, it makes an outstanding long-term investment in your landscape.
Key Features
- Spectacular Autumn Colour: Foliage turns vivid red and orange from October onwards
- Fast-Growing Oak: One of the quickest oaks to establish, adding significant height year on year
- Wildlife Value: Supports hundreds of species of insects, birds, and mammals
- Long-Lived Specimen: A generational tree that will define your landscape for centuries
- Quarter Standard Form: Clear stem with a well-developed crown — ready to make an immediate impact
Growing Information
- Ultimate Height: 20–25m
- Ultimate Spread: 15–20m
- Growth Rate: Moderate to fast (for an oak)
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Moist, well-drained; tolerates clay and sandy soils
- Hardiness: Fully hardy (H6)
Planting & Care
Plant in autumn or early spring into well-prepared ground. Stake firmly for the first 2–3 years to allow the root system to anchor. Water well during the first growing season. Minimal pruning required — remove any crossing or damaged branches in late winter. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Perfect For
- Large gardens, parkland, and estate planting
- Avenues and formal tree lines
- Wildlife and conservation planting schemes
- Long-term specimen and focal point planting
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Planting Instructions
Plant in autumn or early spring in full sun to partial shade. Tolerates most soil types including clay and sandy soils. Dig a generous hole, incorporate well-rotted organic matter, backfill, firm, and water thoroughly. Stake firmly for the first 2-3 years. Water well during the first growing season. Mulch around the base. Remove crossing or damaged branches in late winter.
Size & Specification
Supplied as a quarter standard — a clear stem with a well-developed crown, ready to make an immediate landscape impact.
Eventual height: 20-25 metres | Eventual spread: 15-20 metres. Growth rate: moderate to fast for an oak. A generational tree that will define your landscape for centuries.
Delivery & Dispatch
This specimen tree is delivered on a pallet via our specialist courier. Pallet deliveries are made Monday to Friday and require someone to be available to receive.
Orders dispatched Monday to Wednesday with tracking notification. Delivery available nationwide across mainland UK. Please ensure adequate access for pallet delivery.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Oak trees support more species of insects than almost any other tree in the UK — over 280 invertebrate species are associated with oak, providing a vital food chain for birds, bats, and small mammals. Acorns are a critical food source for jays, squirrels, wood mice, and deer. The canopy provides nesting habitat for a wide range of birds, and the bark supports lichens, mosses, and invertebrates. Planting an oak is one of the most impactful things you can do for garden and landscape biodiversity.