Schuettes Oak

Quercus x schuettei
Fagaceae

Growth Habit

Tree

Description

A naturally occuring hybrid found where the ranges of Q. macrocarpa and Q. bicolor overlap. Plants of medium growth rate, reaching 70' with a densely rounded crown, and producing large, low-tanin acorns. Suggested as a good choice for wildlife feed.

Source of plant

Arborvillage Farm Nursery, Forrest Keeling Nursery, Ryan Russell, Oikos Tree Crops

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

other ethnobotanical uses