Charisma® Nuttall Oak

Quercus nuttallii 'MonPowe'

Pronunciation: KWER-kus nuh-TALL-ee-eye
SKU #03986
5-9

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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.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 60 ft. tall, 50 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsRabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsPine (Pinus); Holly (Ilex); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Witch Hazel (Hamamelis); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia)
Care InstructionsProvide 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.
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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsRabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Style
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsPine (Pinus); Holly (Ilex); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Witch Hazel (Hamamelis); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide 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.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.