Charisma® Nuttall Oak
Quercus nuttallii 'MonPowe'
Handsome native tree with outstanding maroon to chocolate-colored leaves and stems. The vibrant spring foliage holds well into summer before turning to deep green. Branching habit is somewhat open with the deeply lobed foliage exhibiting striking red fall color. This shade tree grows well in acid or poorly drained soils and requires minimum pruning. Deciduous.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | KWER-kus nut-AL-ee-eye |
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant type: | Tree |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growth to 60 ft. tall, 50 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape use: | Specimen |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3986 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
History
This outstanding North American native selection was discovered by Monrovia Craftsman Marty Powe.
Handsome native tree with outstanding maroon to chocolate-colored leaves and stems. The vibrant spring foliage holds well into summer before turning to deep green. Branching habit is somewhat open with the deeply lobed foliage exhibiting striking red fall color. This shade tree grows well in acid or poorly drained soils and requires minimum pruning. Deciduous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
History
This outstanding North American native selection was discovered by Monrovia Craftsman Marty Powe.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | KWER-kus nut-AL-ee-eye |
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant type: | Tree |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growth to 60 ft. tall, 50 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape use: | Specimen |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3986 |
