6141 Sunset Lake Road, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
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919-552-8286
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Grows 40-60' ht. x 30-40' sp.
The Willow Oak is a medium-growing, broadleaf, deciduous tree. The crown, at maturity, is dense, oval to round in shape. Produces very small rounded yellowish-green acorns that turn a light brown or tan with age. Its foliage is long, green, willow-like leaves that turn gold/brown before dropping in autumn. This is a great medium-sized shade tree for a lawn. Prefers moist to wet well-drained soils in full sun.
Photo Credit: Direct Native Plants and Stadler Nursery
Grows 60-80' ht x 35-50' sp
Nuttall Very adaptable oak. Has reddish-purple new growth, changing to dark green. Turns reddish in the fall and has a clean fall leaf drop. Its dark green foliage closely resembles that of a pin oak. Used mainly as a large shade tree. Thrives in moist, rich soil in full sun.
Photo Credit: University of Arkansas Extension
The Overcup Oak grows to a height of 45-70' and a spread of 35-50' at maturity.
*** SOLD OUT *** The overcup oak tree is a long-lived, very sturdy shade tree that will thrive in a wide variety of soil conditions. Long overlooked by growers, the tree is gaining popularity and has been made more readily available for home landscapes. Because of its size, shape, adaptability, and hardiness, the overcup oak makes an excellent urban street tree.
Photo Credit: Arkansas Department of Agriculture and Buchanan's Native Plants
The pin oak grows to a height of 60–70' and a spread of 25–40' at maturity.
This tree grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24" per year. The name pin oak comes from its short, tough branchlets located along the branches and limbs. Because of its tolerance for wet conditions, the tree is also known regionally as swamp oak, water oak, and swamp Spanish oak.
Photo Credit: Arbor Day Foundation and Charlotte Creek Nursery