Sun: full sun

Soil: normal moisture conditions; tolerant of severe heat and drought

Growth rate: moderate (1-2 ft/yr)

Mature size: 40-60 ft. height, 40-60 ft. spread

Landscape use: sturdy, fast-growing oak; sustains wildlife; shade; easy to transplant

Fruit: acorn

Flower: catkins

Fall color: bronze-orange and deep red

Seasonal interest: willow-like leaves are a unique foliage shape for an oak; beautiful fall color

Sustaining wildlife: oaks support 535 butterfly and moth species, including Imperial Moth and Luna Moth; red oaks are a reliable late-season food source for deer