The mighty oak stands 30 meters tall and embodies morale, strength and wisdom. Red oaks have slightly pink heartwood, and are a versatile and practical hardwood for woodworking. Processing the nuts to remove tannins results in an interesting addition to the table: acorns can be toasted, and/or made into flour and used in baking.
Height including air pruning pot: 20-30 cm one year seedling
Canadian Hardiness Zone: 4
Recommended Use: baking, cooking
Ripens: late September
Pollination: requires a pollinator
To Order for Spring 2021: orders for spring shipping or pick-up can be placed as early as December. If you wish to reserve anything before that time or have any questions, please email us: sales@silvercreeknursery.ca. We sell only apples and pears bareroot in the fall, as they are most winter hardy. Everything else (as well as apple and pear) is available in spring.