Tree Details

Hardiness zone: 5 – 9

Height: 40 – 60 with a maximum of 100

Spread: 40 – 60

Habit: In youth: pyramidal; At maturity: more spreading

Light: Best in full sun or partial shade

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil preferable

Flowers: inconspicuous, hanging catkins

Fruit: ovate acorn 3/4 – 1 long

Landscape use: Magnificent shade tree, great for streets, golf courses, and campuses; not suitable for small area

History: Native range is Kansas to southern Michigan to North Carolina, Florida and Texas; introduced in 1907

Pests\Problems: None

Significant Features: Drought tolerant; good russet-red to red fall color