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Hardiness
Zones:
4-8 |
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Habit:
Deciduous |
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Growth
Rate: Moderate to
rapid |
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Site
Requirements: Sun to partial
shade; range of soil types including damp sites; drought tolerant |
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Texture:
Medium |
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Form:
Stiffly pyramidal in youth;
broad open rounded crown with age; short trunk
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Height:
50 to 60’
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Width:
50
to 60’ |
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Leaf:
3 to 7" alternate, simple
leaves; green above and whitish underneath; yellow to red purple
fall color |
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Flower/Fruit:
1" acorn; often paired;
shiney brown nut
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Comments:
Native;
not tolerant of salt or air pollution; casts dense shade; long lived;
easy to transplant
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Cultivars:
--
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