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Hardiness
Zones:
4-8 |
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Habit:
Deciduous |
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Growth
Rate: Slow |
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Site
Requirements: Sun to partial shade;
range of soil types including clay |
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Texture:
Medium to coarse |
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Form:
Narrow, upright irregular habit;
open branch habit; straight trunk; oblong crown of ascending branches
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Height:
70 to 90'
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Width:
30 to 40' |
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Leaf:
6" alternate, compound leaves with
5 leaflets; yellow to golden brown fall color |
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Flower/Fruit:
Pale green, nonshowy flowers
as leaves emerge; sweet edible nut
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Comments:
Native;
nuts eaten by squirrels; cast medium shade; difficulty to transplant;
large strips of exfoliating bark; strong wood
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Cultivars:
Holden
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