CATTON ARBORETUM

Quercus richteri

Common name: Richter Oak

Year planted: 2020

Country of origin: East USA , Southern Canada

Year introduced: Naturally occurring hybrid between Quercus Rubra and Palustris

Description: A hybrid Oak producing a large tree which can reach about 24m in height. Large glossy leaves, deeply lobed which can be up to 15cm long turn red in the autumn. Acorns can be up to 2.5cm long and nearly as wide.

what3words: commoners.gearbox.brother
Tree number: 31
Quercus richteri (Richter Oak)