{"product_id":"quercus-rubra","title":"Quercus rubra 1\/4 standard","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuercus rubra – Red Oak | Quarter Standard\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bold and statuesque native oak, \u003cem\u003eQuercus rubra\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular Autumn Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage turns vivid red and orange from October onwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast-Growing Oak:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the quickest oaks to establish, adding significant height year on year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports hundreds of species of insects, birds, and mammals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-Lived Specimen:\u003c\/strong\u003e A generational tree that will define your landscape for centuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuarter Standard Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear stem with a well-developed crown — ready to make an immediate impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast (for an oak)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained; tolerates clay and sandy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy (H6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge gardens, parkland, and estate planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvenues and formal tree lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife and conservation planting schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-term specimen and focal point planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stoneybrook Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56396873498999,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/stoneybrooknursery.co.uk\/products\/quercus-rubra","provider":"Stoneybrook Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}