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(Zone 10A) Bonita Springs, Fl (SW Florida)
Planted one in yard a while back. Growing well despite being in zone 10. In a s...Read More
Water oaks are among the shortest-lived species of oaks. Generally, they begin to decline when they reach 40 to 60 years of age, becoming...Read More
Call an arborist to cut down a 60 year old tree in my front yard. I complained that the darn tree kept dropping branches and I was afraid...Read More
There are water oaks in freedom park, Charlotte NC. One has a 50 foot canopy and has almost a magical feeling about it. My family and I s...Read More
There's a reason (actually tons of reasons) why you physically cannot buy this tree at any nursery in south Louisiana, and probably/hopef...Read More
I love Water oaks. Mine have been growing in z6b for over 20 years and have survived well through drought and freezes here. Even the earl...Read More
Very fast grower, and very messy. The leaves are lobe shaped and are very difficult to deal with. They get stuck in the tiniest crevice...Read More
This plant has many many acorns and in sandy soil it's likely to set root at the drop of a hat.
I have pulled many that have alrea...Read More
Water oak performs best in a forest setting, where it can develop a tall straight trunk and compact crown. When they grow out in the open...Read More
The leaves are very distinctive on this tree and do not resemble "normal" oak leaves. These are thinner at the branch end and are wider ...Read More
In drought periods, the tree tends to become brittle and can drop large limbs easily. It does grow fast and it can be quite large. I ha...Read More
A relatively fast growing oak. Good shade tree and wildlife habitat. Tends to be brittle and therefore drops many twigs and small branc...Read More