| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 25 to 50 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 25 to 50 feet |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous Other: Attractive reddish-purple to purplish-brown |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds Other: 3/4 to 1 inch acorns |
| Fruiting Time: | Fall |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Uses: | Shade Tree Useful for timber production |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
