Isn't it gorgeous? It is a very hearty tree and resists pollution. It can even do well in salty environments.
It grows over 2 feet per year and at maturity, it is 65 to 70 feet tall. It tends to resist drought with a tap root that runs deep into the soil. It has a dense crown which provides for a dense canopy and a shady forest floor. If there are any bald spots in the forest canopy consider this as it transplants very well.
It has very distinctive leaves that turn russet to bright red in the autumn.
Acorns from this tree are at the top of the food preference list for blue jays, wild turkeys, squirrels, small rodents, whitetail deer, raccoons and black bears. Deer also browse the buds and twigs in wintertime.
It is a native species.
