NSOABUR
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BUR OAK (Quercus macrocarpa) |
This species has the largest leaves and acorns of any oak. Bur Oak nuts have been used as human food. Widely adapted. Good red fall color. Zone 3-9. |
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NSOAEAS
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EASTERN WHITE OAK (Quercus alba) |
Large majestic tree, reliable producer of edible acorns. Widely adapted, good fall color. Eastern White Oak has valuable hardwood. Zone 3-9. |
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NSOAORE
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OREGON WHITE OAK (Quercus garryana) |
Tough, drought tolerant, Northwest native, dark green leathery leaves, gray bark. Oregon White Oak is a big majestic spreading shade tree. Zone 6-9. |
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NSOASCA
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SCARLET OAK (Quercus coccinea) |
A red oak with glossy green, pointed leaves that turn deep red with fall color. Tree has rounded open habit. Drops edible acorns ½ -1" long. Hardy and disease-resistant. Prefers drier areas. Scarlet aak is native to Missouri. Zone 4-9. |
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NSOABEA
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BEAR TREE SOUTHWESTERN | OAK (Quercus gambelii) |
This species is know as the Rocky Mountain white oak. Widely adapted, it can tolerate a high PH soil and drought, once established. Bear Tree is a unique selection of southwestern oak with unusually sweet, low-tannin acorns. Bears and other wildlife love the edible nuts. Small for an oak. Sometimes shrublike. Fall color in yellow and red. Zone 5-8 |
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