Quercus macrocarpa
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Sun Exposure: Full sun preferred, but moderate shade tolerant.
Height: 40 to 70 ft
Spread: 35 to 60 ft
Foliage: Dark green and lustrous above, grayish to whitish-green below, yellow to tannish-brown fall color.
Flower Color: Male is yellow-green, female is reddish.
Fruit: Acorn, oblong, enclosed 1/2 to 3/4 by a fringed cup.
Other Comments: A large long-lived tree on good sites, with stout limbs forming a broad crown at maturity. Once established trees grow one to two feet per year on favorable sites. Excellent ree for wildlife food and cover.
Excellent for landscaping, yards, and parks. Sensitive to root compaction. Used on boulevards but acorns may be messy.