Quercus nuttallii
Nuttall Oak

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 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Green (Insignificant)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Dark green that goes to red)
 Fruit Notes:
Brown (Oval acorns with scaly cups)
 Ultimate Height:
80 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
65 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
rich, moist, acidic loams
  Special Characteristics:
  • Fall Color 206
  • Fast Growth Rate 225
  • Shade Tree 170
  • Wet Soil Tolerant 102

    • Additional Information

    New growth is reddish purple with red fall color. A fast grower that prefers zones 7, 8, and 9.

    1 Quercus nuttallii found

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    Number Accession ID Location
    12017_00070*AHORTPARK

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