Tree Details

Hardiness zone: 3 – 9

Height: 60 – 100

Spread: 50 – 80

Habit: Upright-rounded to broad-rounded with wide-spreading branches at maturity

Light: Best in full sun or partial shade

Soil: Best in deep, moist, well-drained soils, acidic soil preferable

Flowers: inconspicuous, hanging catkins

Fruit: acorn 1/2 long and wide

Landscape use: Majestic specimen tree, splendid for permanent planting in spacious areas; among the most handsome of oaks

History: Native range is Maine to Florida, west to Minnesota and Texas; introduced in 1724

Pests\Problems: Pests: none; Problems: various types of galls; roots may crack driveway or patio surfaces if planted too close; powdery mildew; canker; anthracnose

Significant Features: Massive spreading branches that twist with age; variable ashy gray bark often arranged in vertical blocks