Wofford Arboretum Central Campus

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 8 – 10 Height: 40 – 80 Spread: 60 – 100 Habit: Short trunk; crown very wide-spreading with horizontal branching Light: Best in full sun or partial shade Soil: Best in moist, well-drained soils with high organic content Flowers: inconspicuous hanging catkins Fruit: acorn 1 long Landscape use: Magnificent shade tree, great for streets, golf courses and campuses. Not suitable for small areas History: Native range is Virginia to Florida, west to Mexico;introduced 1739 Pests\Problems: Pests: gall insects; Problems: root rot in coastal areas Significant Features: May be trained to multiple trunk growth; one of the few evergreen oaks; slow growth rate; tolerant of wind-borne salt spray; strong wood