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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NSOACOR
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CORK OAK (Quercus suber) |
Evergreen oak native to Southwestern Europe. Cork Oak's thick corky bark is the commercial source of cork, which can be stripped once every 8 years without injury to the tree. Edible acorns. Fairly fast growth for an oak. Waxy evergreen holly like leaf. Zone 7-9. |
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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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NSOALEA
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LEATHER OAK (Quercus durata) |
A dwarf evergreen oak native to Northen California. Only reaches 5-10 feet at maturity. The Leather Oak tree has long leathery leaves and medium sized acorns traditionally eaten by native people. Zone 7-10. |
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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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NSOASBEAR
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN WHITE OAK (Quercus gambelii) |
A small tree native to high elevations of the southwestern U.S. Yellow to red fall color. Rocky Mountain white oak produces 1” long edible acorns, and tolerates drought and alkaline soils. |
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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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