Charisma® Nuttall Oak
Quercus nuttallii 'MonPowe'
SKU
03986
A handsome native tree with a somewhat open-branching habit and outstanding maroon to chocolate-colored leaves and stems. The vibrant spring foliage holds well into summer before turning deep green. The deeply lobed foliage exhibits striking red fall color. This shade tree grows well in acid or poorly drained soils and requires minimum pruning. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | KWER-kus nuh-TALL-ee-eye |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 60 ft. tall, 50 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Companion Plants | Pine (Pinus); Holly (Ilex); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Witch Hazel (Hamamelis); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia) |
Provide deep, fertile, loose, well-drained soil; adapts to a variety of soil types. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought and periodic flooding. Feed in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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