Wofford Arboretum Central Campus

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 4 – 8 Height: larger than 60 – 70 Spread: Irregular Habit: Round and relatively dense Light: Best in full sun Soil: Moister soils than chestnut oak Flowers: insignificant hanging catkins Fruit: acorn 1 – 1 1/4 long by 3/4 wide, rich brown color Landscape use: Good medium size tree for use as a specimen tree, in parks and public places History: Native range is from southern Maine and Ontario to South Carolina and Alabama; cultivated in 1688 Pests\Problems: None Significant Features: Bark is scaly, similar to white oak, whereas chestnut oak is deeply grooved; pubescent on underside of leaves and branchlets