Oak
Oak is an ornamental in the Fagaceae family. It grows best in full sun with dry to medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 3-9.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Shade tree (seed) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Long-lived shade and major wildlife tree.
Oak (Quercus) is a group of large, long-lived shade trees that are keystone wildlife plants, supporting more species than almost any other tree; grown from acorns.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Quercus spp.|Hardiness zones: 3-9|Propagation: seed (acorn)|Light: Full sun|Water: Low to medium|Mature size: 40-80 feet
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Care & troubleshooting
No curated care & troubleshooting advice for oak yet. Our extension-service library currently focuses on common edible crops; we're expanding it over time.