| LOW WATER/DROUGHT TOLERANT |
yes |
| FIRE SAFE (Noted by OSU or ODF) |
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| ATTRACTS WILDLIFE/POLLINATORS |
yes |
| COMMENTS |
Moderate growing oak (13-24" per year) with leaves turning yellow, bronze, and red in the fall. Bark becomes deeply furrowed with age. Somewhat shade tolerant. Tolerates drought and occasional flooding, as the name suggests. A superb street tree for larger planting strips. Arbor Day Foundation: "This oak species attracts a variety of birds." Features: wildlife, fall color. Full sun to partial shade. Wet soil tolerant. Approved Cultivars include 'American Dream,' and the narrow (15') 'Bonnie and Mike' (also known as 'Beacon') |