Keystone species
Native Range: Eastern & Central U.S., into southern Canada (includes Maine in northern range)
Zone: 3 to 8
Height: 60–80' Spread: 60–80'
Bloom: Spring; catkins (inconspicuous)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium; tolerates clay, sand, and dry conditions once established
Attracts: Lepidoptera, Birds, Small mammals
Wildlife: Acorns valued by deer, turkey, squirrels; heavy Lepidoptera host plant
Keystone species
Native Range: Eastern & Central U.S., into southern Canada (includes Maine in northern range)
Zone: 3 to 8
Height: 60–80' Spread: 60–80'
Bloom: Spring; catkins (inconspicuous)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium; tolerates clay, sand, and dry conditions once established
Attracts: Lepidoptera, Birds, Small mammals
Wildlife: Acorns valued by deer, turkey, squirrels; heavy Lepidoptera host plant