Plant Profile – Red Oak

Part of Sacramento’s famous ‘Shady Eighty” (eighty shade trees well adapted to the Sacramento valley), and a favorite for a good reason! Red Oaks are fast-growing, brightly colored in autumn, and water wise shade trees with resiliency for the summer highs and winter lows of Sacramento temperatures.

Red Oaks love water, and need it consistently – especially as they establish. We suggest drip irrigation systems, especially for new trees, to take guess work out of watering new Red Oak plantings!

Initial shaping and reduction of problem limbs is all you’ll typically need for a Red Oak! These aren’t particularly high maintenance or brittle trees, which is why we love planting them for long term success as easy trees! Regular pruning to remove dead branches, heavy overgrowth, and house or roof clearance is part of healthy maintenance for all trees, including a Red Oak.