CATTON ARBORETUM
Quercus fulcata
Common name: Southern red Oak
Year planted: 2023
Country of origin: South East United States
Year introduced: 1700s
Description: Although native to America this tree originates from an area that was first settled by early Spanish colonies, hence its common name. It is a medium to large deciduous tree. Its leaves are 6-16cm long with 3 to 5 sharply pointed, often curbed lobes. They are shiny and dark green above and rusty and hairy beneath. The tree bares short brown acorns at the end of the season. It is a hardy variety categorised as a UK zone H6 .
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Tree number: 16
Year planted: 2023
Country of origin: South East United States
Year introduced: 1700s
Description: Although native to America this tree originates from an area that was first settled by early Spanish colonies, hence its common name. It is a medium to large deciduous tree. Its leaves are 6-16cm long with 3 to 5 sharply pointed, often curbed lobes. They are shiny and dark green above and rusty and hairy beneath. The tree bares short brown acorns at the end of the season. It is a hardy variety categorised as a UK zone H6 .
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Tree number: 16
