CATTON ARBORETUM

Quercus fulcata

Common name: Southern red Oak

Year planted: 2023

Country of origin: South East United States

Year introduced: 1700s

Description: Although native to America this tree originates from an area that was first settled by early Spanish colonies, hence its common name. It is a medium to large deciduous tree. Its leaves are 6-16cm long with 3 to 5 sharply pointed, often curbed lobes. They are shiny and dark green above and rusty and hairy beneath. The tree bares short brown acorns at the end of the season. It is a hardy variety categorised as a UK zone H6 .

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Tree number: 16
Quercus fulcata (Southern red Oak)