? You are buying exact plant shown in the pictures - Exact plant #43, Red Oak Quercus Rubra 4-5 year old. Shipping it with roots wrapped in wet media during dormancy (October -April), in container with soil May through September. It is recommended to pot it or plant it in open ground promptly as you receive it (dormant plants). Keep roots moist all the time. Plant will be sent secured in the box. ? The red oak (Quercus rubra) is a medium sized tree that grows up to 90 feet, is native to North America, and is moderately tolerant. It can be found all throughout the Eastern United States, except for the Southern coastal plain. ? Quick shipping methods will keep your tree in the best shape for its trip across the country. I ship items after payment is received. Shipping with tracking number in USA. International buyers - contact me first as not all countries I am shipping plant to. ? I prefer to mail plant material on Monday or Tuesday (Rather beginning of the week) - only to assure that it will not sit on a shelf in the post office over the weekend. Please check your State local laws for plants entry. Due to U.S.D.A. regulations, some plants cannot be shipped to TX, FL, AZ, HI, CA, Puerto Rico. We will not be responsible for confiscated items while being shipped. ? Your order will arrive in good condition; if any issues occur with the item while it is on the way to you, contact us the very same day with describing the issue and attach pictures of the issue so we can see it.