Nuttall's Oak

Quercus Texana

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Overview

Quercus texana, or Nuttall's Oak, quickly grows to a robust height of 40-60 feet with a spread of 25-35 feet, enjoying full sun and adaptable to various soils. Featuring deeply-lobed leaves, it boasts stunning red fall foliage. Its moderate size and strong structure make it an excellent choice for both residential and public landscapes, flourishing in USDA zones 6 through 8 with moderate water requirements.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 7–11Climate Temperate

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — quickly grows to a robust height of 40-60 feet with a spread of 25-35 feet

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — enjoying full sun and adaptable to various soils

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — Featuring deeply-lobed leaves, it boasts stunning red fall foliage

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — flourishing in USDA zones 6 through 8 with moderate water requirements

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — Its moderate size and strong structure make it an excellent choice for both residential and public landscapes

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — is an attractive and robust shade tree that is an excellent selection for a diverse range of landscapes

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — This stately deciduous tree is known for its adaptability and handsome, stately growth habit

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 7–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Fagaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — quickly grows to a robust height of 40-60 feet with a spread of 25-35 feet

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — enjoying full sun and adaptable to various soils

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — Featuring deeply-lobed leaves, it boasts stunning red fall foliage

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — flourishing in USDA zones 6 through 8 with moderate water requirements

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — Its moderate size and strong structure make it an excellent choice for both residential and public landscapes

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — is an attractive and robust shade tree that is an excellent selection for a diverse range of landscapes

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — This stately deciduous tree is known for its adaptability and handsome, stately growth habit

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — Mature specimens typically reach heights between 40 to 60 feet

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — with a spread of 25 to 40 feet

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — forming a rounded canopy that offers generous shade

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — This species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — showing a clear preference for well-drained soils and full sunlight exposure

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — <br><br>Nuttall's Oak is distinguished by its deeply lobed

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — glossy green leaves ranging from 4 to 8 inches in length

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — which turn a striking array of reds and oranges in the fall

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — it produces acorns that are approximately 1 inch in size

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — This autumnal palette adds significant aesthetic value to any garden

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — which provide food for a variety of wildlife

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — enhancing the biodiversity of the garden environment

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — <br><br>Low maintenance and drought tolerant once established

Nuttall's Oak (Quercus Texana) — Quercus texana requires minimal care

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