A magnificent native tree that is tall and handsome From leaves to roots, every red oak supports a native ecosystem, from fungi and insects to mammals, much wildlife depend on the tree Capable of building houses, red oak timber is one of the highest quality ones The acorns are eaten by birds, mammals, and even humans, perhaps to ensure food security on rainy days… Each package contains 1 seedling (~8cm) tall, Ontario Grown If you are at all interested in contributing to the conservation of local animals, or in enjoying the wonders of nature right at home, planting one or more oaks is an awfully good way to do those things. – The Nature of Oaks by Douglas W. Tallamy