Description

USES

• Shade and Ornamental tree
• Erosion Control
• Acorns feed birds, deer, and other animals
• Historically used for durable wood and charcoal

HARDINESS ZONES

• USDA Zones 7 – 10
• Can tolerate temperatures of about 5°F
• Thrives in hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters

ROOT SYSTEM

• Deep, extensive root system
• Very drought-adapted
• Roots can spread wide and may be disruptive if planted too close to paving or structure

MEASUREMENT & SIZES

• Can grow 40 to 70 ft tall and 30 to 60 ft wide
• Can live several hundred years

WATER NEEDS

• Low once established
• Drought tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering in extreme dry periods
• Avoid overwatering

LIGHT NEEDS

• Full sun to partial shade
• Prefers full sun for strongest growth and canopy form

PRUNNING

• Minimal pruning needed at maturity
• Remove dead or crossing branches

GROWTH RATE

• Slow to moderate
• Can grow 1 to 2 ft per year