Nuttall Oak Tree - Quercus nuttallii

Nuttall Oak Tree (Quercus nuttallii)

The Nuttall Oak is a vigorous shade tree that transforms your landscape with color at every season. From its burgundy spring shoots to deep green summer foliage and fiery autumn reds and oranges, this deciduous oak delivers year-round visual appeal. Buy Nuttall Oak online from Florida Plant Nursery to add a hardy, wildlife-friendly centerpiece to your property.

Landscaping Uses

This oak thrives as a standalone shade specimen or grouped in larger landscapes. Its natural rounded form works beautifully as a focal point in residential yards, parks, and public spaces. It's particularly valuable in urban and suburban settings where soil drainage challenges exist, adapting well to compacted or moisture-prone conditions that challenge other trees.

Specifications

Height: 40–60 feet
Width: 40–50 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun: Full sunlight
Water: Drought-tolerant once established; moderate during establishment
Soil: Adaptable; prefers well-drained but tolerates poor drainage
USDA Zones: 6–9

Why Homeowners Love It

• Rapid growth creates mature shade in just a few years
• Stunning seasonal color progression from spring through fall
• Tolerates difficult urban soils and wet conditions other oaks avoid
• Supports birds, wildlife, and pollinators with natural food sources

Planting & Care

Select a spot with full sun exposure and dig a planting hole twice the width of the root ball at equal depth. Mix native soil with compost as backfill to encourage establishment. Water regularly during the first two growing seasons, keeping soil consistently moist but not saturated. Once mature, Nuttall Oaks need minimal supplemental water except during extended droughts. Prune lightly in late winter to remove dead wood and crossing branches, allowing the tree's natural structure to develop with minimal intervention. Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer each spring after the final frost for optimal growth.