A large native oak with deeply lobed leaves that turn yellow to rust in fall and distinctive chestnut-like leaves. It tolerates a range of soil conditions and provides excellent wildlife value.
Overview
Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
50–73′ tall × 40–50′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
none
Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b
pH Range
4.56.5
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 6.5
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
mid successionalclimax
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia