Quercus Rubra Red Oak Seedlings Quantity:500 the thick leaves create a Ship Fall the thick leaves create a natural screen that is great for blocking views and reducing noise All trees are freshly dug and shipped to your door shortly thereafter The seedlings have a straight‚ erect growth habit and can reach massive heights․ When young‚ the leaves are considerably smaller and thinner than those of a mature tree․ Quercus rubra seedlings are noted for their deep roots‚ and tolerance of a wide variety of soils and conditions‚ and they are adapted to loamy well drained soils․ These qualities have resulted in their use for a wide range of purposes‚ such as reforestation and urban landscaping․ Other factors that may help in the transplanting of Quercus rubra seedlings include transplanting at a good time of year․ It is best to transplant the seedlings at a time where they are dormant‚ which is normally early in the spring or late autumn․ The planting site also should be well prepared․ The old vegetation and weeds should be removed from the area‚ and the soil loosened slightly to promote new root growth․ Plant seedlings to the same depth they started growing in the previous location․ Ensure the seedlings are well watered during the first few weeks after planting‚ this will help reduce transplant shock and encourage growth․