Nuttall Oak
Quercus texana
NativeLow AvailabilityFull sunZones 5a - 9bHigh Resilience/AdaptationMedium Water
Quick stats
Mature height50 - 80 feet
Canopy spread40 - 65 feet
MaintenanceLow
Bloom DescriptionYellowish-green
About this Tree
Homeowners looking for rapid growth and a neat, orderly look will find a perfect match in the Texas Red Oak. This species has become a darling of modern residential design because its strong root system can easily withstand the heavy clay and soil compaction left behind by neighborhood construction. It develops a beautifully symmetrical, rounded canopy that ends the growing season with a reliable, jaw-dropping display of brilliant red-to-maroon fall foliage.
Planting specifications
Scientific name Quercus texana
FamilyFagaceae
Mature height50 - 80 feet
Canopy spread40 - 65 feet
Native RangeSouth-central U.S.
Sun exposureFull sun
AttractsWildlife (Acorns), Insects (Larval Host)
Water needsMedium
USDA zones5a - 9b
Wildlife valueHigh
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Common nameNuttall Oak
Scientific name Quercus texana
FamilyFagaceae
Mature height50 - 80 feet
Canopy spread40 - 65 feet
Sun exposureFull sun
Water needsMedium
USDA zones5a - 9b
Wildlife valueHigh
AttractsWildlife (Acorns), Insects (Larval Host)
BloomYellowish-green
Bloom TimeApril
Carbon/Air QualityHigh
Flowers
AvailabilityLow
Hydroloby/StormwaterHigh
LeavesGood fall
MaintenaceLow
Native RangeSouth-central U.S.
Native StatusNative
Ecological ValueHigh
Parking Lot TreeYes
Street TreeYes
Resilience/AdaptationHigh
Pollinator ValueLow
ToleratesClay Soil, Wet Soil
Suggested use Rain Garden Shade Tree
Columbia County AvailabilityPoor
Augusta-Richmond AvailabilityMedium
