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
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| 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 |
| Landscape Use | Specimen, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Naturalizes Well, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| 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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