Quercus robur x macrocarpa Heritage

Heritage Oak

Heritage oak (Quercus x macdanielii 'Clemons') combines a broad, pyramidal crown with glossy dark green leaves. This English-oak and bur-oak hybrid is selected for cold tolerance and resistance to powdery mildew.

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

Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water during establishment and allow enough room for the developing crown.

Size guide
• Height: About 50 ft
• Width: About 40 ft
These are the grower’s landscape estimates; local conditions and age affect actual size.

Hardiness
• Published minimum: USDA Zone 4
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

40 ft

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Flower color

Brown

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Yellow

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Provide Shade, Specimen

Shape

Oval, Pyramidal

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No