AMERICAN DREAM® OAK
Quercus bicolor 'JFS-KW12' (PP 23632)
This oak is unique for its rough bark, good growth rate, and glossy leaves.
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Mature Size: 50’ Tall x 40’ Wide
Annual Growth: 18-24”
Specific Maintenance: N/A
General Maintenance: Regular watering, Structural Pruning (every 5-10 yrs), Annual balanced fertilizer (May-June, slow-release), Protect from deer.
(Photos 1-3 & 5: Courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.)
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Benefits:
Dense foliage, pyramidal form, Yellow fall color, good growth rate, great cold-hardiness, wind tolerant, drought tolerant, soil adaptable, no disease or pest issues.
Drawbacks:
Acorns are fairly small, drop in Fall, most people don’t mind them in this species. Some leaves may hang on the tree all winter, dropping in spring (marsescence).
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