Description
Native to low/moist sites with high pH. Easy to transplant. Will tolerate more drought than pin oak and can be a substitute on dry sites.
Quercus nuttallii (Nuttall Oak)
(Nuttallii Red Oak)
$129.99
Hardiness Zones:
5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
One of the many Red Oaks, the Nutall Oak highly resembles the Shumard Red Oak, and it is often confused with it, but the leaves tend to be longer (up to 6 in) and narrower than those of the other oaks. Grows to 60′ high, 40′ wide. Not well known in the industry. it may soon replace other Red Oaks due to its richer red fall color, better branching structure, and higher transplant survival due to a stronger root system.
Additional information
| Common Name | Nuttallii Red Oak |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Quercus nuttallii |
| Container/Amount | 3-4' BB |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Light Requirements | Sun |
| Height | 80 ft. |
| Width | 50 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Berry Color | acorn |
| Fall Color | deep red |
