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Hardiness
Zones:
5-9 |
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Habit:
Deciduous |
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Growth
Rate: Moderate
to rapid |
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Site
Requirements: Sun;
prefers moist well drained soil but will grow in a wide range of soil conditions
including compacted soil |
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Texture:
Fine
to medium |
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Form:
Conical
in youth; rounded crown; dense
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Height:
60
to 80'
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Width:
30
to 40' |
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Leaf:
2
to 5.5" alternate, narrow, simple leaves; slightly wavy; yellow to yellow
brown fall color |
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Flower/Fruit:
.5"
acorn; often alternate years of heavy bearing; not as messy as some oaks
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Comments:
Native;
fibrous root system; easy to transplant; good street tree; tolerant of heat,
drought, air pollution and standing water; acorns eaten by birds and squirrels;
small leaves are easy to clean up in fall
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Cultivars:
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