CATTON ARBORETUM
Quercus richteri
Common name:
Richter Oak
Year planted:
2020
Country of origin:
East USA , Southern Canada
Year introduced:
Naturally occurring hybrid between Quercus Rubra and Palustris
Description:
A hybrid Oak producing a large tree which can reach about 24m in height. Large glossy leaves, deeply lobed which can be up to 15cm long turn red in the autumn. Acorns can be up to 2.5cm long and nearly as wide.
what3words:
commoners.gearbox.brother
Tree number: 31