A: Grower here. The terms we use around here are Southern Red Oak (latin name Quercus falcata) and Northern Red Oak (latin name Quercus rubra). Any red oak shipping to the south from our farm would be a Southern Red Oak, which is adaptable to southern climates. Those we ship north are adaptable to northern climates. Quercus coccinea (scarlet oak) is native to eastern North America, spanning a broad range from southern Maine and Wisconsin down to Georgia and Arkansas, rather than being strictly "northern" or "southern." We do grow those as well, but they will have "scarlet" in the name. Hope this helps!

A: Great question. The technical term we use are Southern Red Oak and Northern Red Oak. Any red oak shipping to Texas from our farm would be a Southern Red Oak, which is adaptable to southern climates like in Texas. Hope this helps!

A: Hi. This is a good question. The red oaks that ship to the north are Northern Red Oaks. They have a hardiness zone of 3-8, and will produce the classic dark red foliage in the fall.

A: Hello. Montana is a zone 3 hardiness zone, our Southern red oaks are not within Montana's hardiness zone.

A: The Red Oak tree #5 will arrive between 4-6 feet; depending on time of year when they are ordered. They are still growing in spring/early summer months so that means they will arrive taller (5-6 feet) in the late summer/fall.

A: Hi there, This tree grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24" per year.

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A: Planting a red oak tree is best done in spring or fall so the roots have time to settle in before the arrival of hot, dry weather.

A: Our Red Oak is not a Shumard Oak. It is just a classic Red Oak tree. There are subtle differences between their leaves. While both have leaves with multiple, pointy lobes, the Shumard Oak has deep sinuses extending nearly to the center of the leaf, while the Red Oak has shallow, more plentiful lobes. Shumard Oak leaves have a leathery texture while Red Oak leaves are shinier. Other differences include that Shumard Oaks tolerate damp soil conditions, but Red Oaks require good drainage to grow. The acorn differences are very slight. Shumard Oaks have a grayish bark, smooth on younger trees but gradually develops the furrows and ridges with age. Red Oaks tend to have a darker gray to almost black color, with age deeper fissures and ridges will occur. I cannot advise when the leaves will fall, as this is very dependent on location, soil and other environmental factors.

A: Best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8. Tend them in their pots through the first summer and then plant them into your yard in early September.