Quercus Nuttallii

Nuttallii Oak

Nuttall oak (Quercus nuttallii) is a large deciduous tree adapted to hot summers and heavy, moist soils. The canopy broadens with age, and yellow-orange to rusty red leaves provide its autumn display.

The canopy loses its leaves for winter. Autumn color includes orange, red and yellow. Allow the natural framework to develop without crowding neighboring plants or paths.

Provide full sun and room for a broad canopy. This oak tolerates heavy, wet soils and long, hot summers.

Size guide
• Height: About 50 ft
• Width: About 45 ft
These are the grower’s landscape estimates; local conditions and age affect actual size.

Hardiness
• Published minimum: USDA Zone 6
Upper climate limit is not specified in this cultivar reference.
The grower provides whole-zone ratings; an A/B limit has not been verified.

Best Uses
• Landscape specimen
• Shade where space allows
• Open park or lawn planting

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Shade Tree

Height

50 ft

Width

45 ft

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Provide Shade, Specimen

Shape

Oval, Pyramidal

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No