Nursery Direct
Valley Oak - Quercus lobata
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
Looking for a larger size?
sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
Request A Sourcing EnquiryProduct Details
Overview & Specifications
Valley Oak - Quercus lobata
Few trees command a landscape with the authority of Quercus lobata. A specimen-grade Valley Oak delivers monumental scale, deep seasonal shade, and the kind of enduring presence that defines a property for generations.
Why Valley Oak
Monumental canopy spread: A broad, arching structure that produces expansive cooling shade across large-scale landscapes.
Timeless architectural form: Bold branching and classic oak character that reads with equal strength in formal and naturalistic settings.
Seasonal distinction: Rich green foliage through summer transitioning to full autumn leaf drop, marking the seasons with clarity.
Generational longevity: Among the most long-lived oaks available, valued for its permanence and strengthening presence over time.
Low maintenance at scale: Once established, demands little beyond space to perform at its full potential.
Ideal Applications
Estate and acreage feature planting: A singular specimen anchors large open landscapes with immediate authority.
Park-style shade canopy: Multiple placements create a structured, park-like environment across expansive properties.
Rural and semi-rural projects: Suited to open, informal landscapes where scale and natural character are priorities.
Legacy planting: Chosen by architects and developers where permanence and long-term landscape value are non-negotiable.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 15–25m
Planting Season: Autumn to winter
Soil & Drainage: Deep, well-drained loamy or clay-loam soils; tolerates seasonal drought once established; prefers neutral to slightly acidic pH
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years to establish a deep root system, then reduce to occasional deep watering during dry periods. Avoid overwatering and compaction around the root zone, as this species is sensitive to altered drainage and soil disturbance.
Plant Details
Height: 18–30m
Width: 18–30m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun
Native to: California, USA
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
Request Installation QuoteWhy Nursery Direct
Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
