- Hardiness Zones: 5-9
- Mature Size: 40-50' tall & wide
- Habit: Pyramidal in youth becoming rounded with age
- Growth Rate: Medium-fast
- Bark: Brown with deep furrows; cork-like appearance
- Leaf Color: Dark glossy green with serrated bristle-like teeth
- Fall Color: Clear yellow to golden yellow in November
- Flowers: 3-4'' catkins in early April
- Fruit: Acorn
- Disease & Insect Problems: None serious
- Culture: Prefers acid, well-drained soil but is adaptable; may develop chlorosis in high pH soil; performs well in heat; full sun
- Recommended Cultivars (if any):
Author Notes: This is a handsome, clean foliaged large shade tree. The new leaves emerge bright yellow in the spring and exude a radiant glow to entire tree. Another underutilized tree in the landscape and can be a prolific bearer of acorns. The flowers of oaks are noticeable but not ornamental.