Quercus palustris
Quercus palustris
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This native of extreme southern Ontario is one of the best oaks to plant for fall colour. Its rapid growth rate, and elegant symmetrical form has made it a popular landscape tree.The glossy dark green leaves have 5 bristle tipped lobes. Fall colour is a dependable russet red to crimson.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Hardiness Zone: | Zone 4 to Zone 8 |
Light Requirements: | Full Sun |
Height: | 15.0 m to 21.0 m |
Spread: | 12.0 m to 18.0 m |
Soil Requirements: | Rich, acidic moist, well drained soils |
Bloom Time | April |
Planting Time: | Early spring to early summer, early fall |
Use: | Specimen tree, shade tree, street tree |
Flower Colour & Shape: | Insignificant yellowish green catkins |
Foliage: | Deeply lobed glossy dark green leaves to 15 cm long, with 5 bristle tipped lobes. Fall colour is russet red to crimson |
Benefits: | Excellent fall colour, rapid growth, architectural form, attracts wildlife, tolerant of wet sites |