Botanical Name
Quercus nuttallii
Common Name
Nuttall Oak
Wetland Status
FACW
Quickly grows into a pyramidal tree 40 to 60’ tall with a strong central leader. It accepts most soils, even alkaline or wet ones, and has deeply lobed leaves that turn bright red in mid- to late fall, usually after the maples have dropped. Nuttall oak leaves plenty of head room beneath its branches, making it an excellent lawn, patio, or street tree. It is very important for wildlife, especially ducks, turkeys, squirrels and deer because of its reliable production of acorns. Grow in full sun.