Oak Tree (Quercus)
Oak Tree
Copyright: Fred Miller
The ‘mighty oak’ is just what its name suggests. The oak is a native, broad-leafed deciduous tree with a full range of fabulous fall colors of yellows, oranges, and reds. Some varieties can spiral upward to 100 feet at maturity and spread a dense canopy between 85 to 135 feet wide.
Oaks produce acorns which are an excellent source of food for wildlife. The Pin Oak is a smaller variety that reaches 75 feet high and 40 feet wide. It has a pyramidal growth habit and is a faster-growing oak (12-15 feet over 5-7 years). This tree is dense and twiggy and has a unique branching pattern.
Keep in mind that planting an Oak needs ample room to grow and develop.
Oak Tree is a Host Plant for:
Banded Hairstreak, California Sister, Horace's Duskywing, Red-banded Hairstreak, and more
Oak Tree Specifications:
Color(s): Yellow, orange, red
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil: Fertile, well drained
Average Height: 75 ft. to 100 ft.
Average Spread: 40 ft. to 135 ft.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 3 to 10
Note: Moderate water
