{"product_id":"nuttall-oak-tree","title":"Nuttall Oak Tree","description":"\u003ch3\u003eQuercus texana\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nuttall Oak is a majestic, fast-growing deciduous shade tree that brings exceptional seasonal interest and structural grandeur to the landscape. Prized for its brilliant, deep brick-red autumn foliage and reddish-purple new twig growth, this native powerhouse transitions effortlessly through the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, it produces subtle yellow-green catkins amidst emerging glossy dark-green leaves featuring up to nine deep, spine-tipped lobes. By autumn, those leaves transform into glowing shades of brilliant red and orange before giving way to medium-sized acorns that serve as an absolute magnet for local wildlife. Its strong, vase-shaped branching structure provides a magnificent canopy that creates a wonderful source of cooling shade as the tree matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Ecological Footprint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Sanctuary:\u003c\/b\u003e A premier ecological powerhouse, offering high-quality nesting habitat for birds and essential canopy shelter for diverse urban wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Acorn Buffet:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces abundant, nutrient-rich acorns in the fall that serve as a vital food source for migrating waterfowl, deer, and squirrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Stabilizer:\u003c\/b\u003e Exceptional at stabilizing landscape soils; its extensive, robust root system tightly binds earth together to prevent erosion along low-lying areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWetland Wonder:\u003c\/b\u003e Uniquely thrives in heavy bottomland and riparian zones, tolerating poorly drained soils and seasonal flooding far better than almost any other red oak variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Honest Harvest (What to Expect)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Perks:\u003c\/b\u003e Exceptionally fast-growing, highly adaptable to wet and heavy clay soils, boasts stunning multi-season color changes, displays great transplant success, and provides dense, cooling shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Caveats:\u003c\/b\u003e Grows into a large canopy tree, so it requires ample overhead and lateral space away from power lines or structures. While it handles wet feet well, it also establishes deep roots that need careful initial placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Quercus texana (syn. Quercus nuttallii)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Nuttall Oak, Texas Red Oak, Pin Oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 60-80 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 30-50 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/b\u003e Fast (2-4 feet per year)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 50-100+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/b\u003e 5-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChill Hours:\u003c\/b\u003e *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun Preference:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Adaptable to loamy, moist, poorly drained, and heavy clay soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/b\u003e Adaptable (acidic to alkaline)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate to high while establishing; develops good drought tolerance once mature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/b\u003e Yellow-green catkins; spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFruit Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium-sized brown acorns; autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePollinators:\u003c\/b\u003e Wind-pollinated; supports local insect and wildlife populations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Upright, vase-shaped, rounded crown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 30-35 feet apart for large landscape design or avenues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLandscape Uses:\u003c\/b\u003e Large shade tree, lawn specimen, park tree, wildlife gardens, wetland edge naturalizing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaintenance Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Low (occasional structural pruning when young)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; 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