Quercus nuttallii ‘QNMTF2’ ~ Solstyce® Upright Nuttall Oak

Quercus nuttallii ‘QNMTF2’ ~ Solstyce® Upright Nuttall OakSolstyce Upright Nuttall Oak is a large native deciduous tree with a very upright oval crown. The large lobed foliage has a pair of deep sinuses in the middle and turns a subdued orange to red in fall. The acorns have scaly cups. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, acidic well drained soils. Very tolerant of urban conditions once established. Type: Tree Origins: South Central N. America Height: 60 70 Spread: 30 35 Spacing: 35 USDA Hardiness Zone:

Solstyce Upright Nuttall Oak is a large native deciduous tree with a very upright oval crown.  The large lobed foliage has a pair of deep sinuses in the middle and turns a subdued orange to red in fall. The acorns have scaly cups.  Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils.  Very tolerant of urban conditions once established.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Chlorosis is common in alkaline or neutral soils.  Oaks are susceptible to a large number of diseases, including oak wilt, blight, root rot, anthracnose, oak leaf blister, cankers, leaf spots, and powdery mildew.  Potential insect pests include scale, oak skeletonizer, leaf miner, galls, oak lace bugs, borers, caterpillars and nut weevils.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens,  Privacy Screen, and Shade Tree.

COMPANION PLANTS: Magnolia, Burning Bush, Serviceberry

IMAGE: Photos by Moon's Tree Farm, Solstyce® Upright Nuttall Oak

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