Stately specimen, park or street tree with an upright open oval crown. Large dark green lobed leaves with a greyish underside. Yellowish brown fall colour. Corky bark and branches. Large acorns attract wildlife. Drought resistant, hardy variety.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Tree
Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded
Mature Height: 12 – 15m (40 – 50ft.)
Mature Spread: 10m (30ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant

Ornamental Features

Foliage Colour: Dark green with greyish undersides, turning golden brown in the fall.
Fruit: Brown acorns in the fall.

Care

General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary. Prune broken or damaged limbs.
Light: Full sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.