Oak - Seeds

Name: Oak
Quantity: 5 Bulk Seeds

Description:
Hardy, Adaptable, Fast Growth, Showy Fall Colors, Wildlife Food/Shelter, Shade Tree, Long Lived, Cold, Drought, Urban and Salt Tolerant

Common Names: White Oak, Northern White Oak, Stave Oak, Ridge White Oak, Forked-leaf White Oak.
Zone: 3 to 9
Growth Rate: Slow
Plant Type: Large, long lived deciduous tree
Family: Fagaceae (Beech family)
Native Range: Eastern United States
Height: 50 to 80 feet
Spread: 50 to 80 feet
Shape: Pyramidal when young; rounded when mature.
Bloom Time: May
Bloom Color: Yellowish-green
Flower/Fruit: 1" acorn
Sun: Full Sun
Fall Color: Late, Long lasting shades of deep reds.
Drought Tolerance: High
Water: Medium to Dry
Maintenance: Low
Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Best grown in rich, moist, acidic, well-drained loams in full sun. Adapts to a wide variety of soil conditions with good drought tolerance.
Culture: Difficult to transplant and establish.
Uses: Shade tree, lawn tree, campuses, golf courses, possible street tree where space is sufficient.

Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, acidic soil in full sun. Prefers fertile, sandy, finely-textured soils with good drainage. Tolerates drought and air pollution.

Culture: Easy to transplant for an Oak.

Uses: Shade tree, lawn tree, campuses, golf courses, possible street tree where space is sufficient.

Sowing Oak Seeds:
Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours
Stratify: Cold 60-90 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium (Not wet).
Germination: Sow 1”- 2” Deep, Keep moist (not wet).