{"product_id":"red-oak-quercus-rubra","title":"Red Oak (quercus rubra)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth American deciduous tree, widely planted since 1724; fast-growing (faster than native oaks) reaching 25–35m tall with broad, rounded crown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectacular autumn colour: deeply lobed leaves turn brilliant scarlet-red in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/v5zav2yrC7M?si=rjPYg8BYMSfnIWxH\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Fall\u003c\/a\u003e, often persisting late into the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly tolerant of urban pollution, poor\/dry soils, and some exposure; more adaptable than English oak on acidic or compacted sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces acorns for wildlife (jays, squirrels, deer); supports insects and birds; excellent specimen for parks, avenues, or large gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive fissured bark with age; wind-resistant once established; RHS Award of Garden Merit winner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Can suffer chlorosis on very chalky soils; acorns less palatable to UK wildlife than native species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun to partial shade; deep, moist but well-drained, preferably acidic to neutral soil (tolerates clay\/loam but dislikes shallow chalk); requires vast space – unsuitable for small gardens (mature spread 15–25m+).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig large hole twice root width; incorporate organic matter in poor soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check trunk soil mark); stake young trees; firm in, water well, mulch base (keep clear of trunk) to reduce weed growth and conserve soil moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water regularly first few years in dry spells; minimal pruning (remove dead\/damaged in winter); protect young trees from rabbitsand deer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"30-50cm","offer_id":58492837855576,"sku":null,"price":1.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50-80cm","offer_id":58492837888344,"sku":null,"price":1.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"80-100cm","offer_id":58492837921112,"sku":null,"price":3.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_6109.jpg?v=1789902480","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/red-oak-quercus-rubra","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}