NATIVE – A deciduous tree in the white oak group with a clean, straight trunk and a narrow, rounded crown. The bark is light ashy gray and broken into thin, narrow flakes. Leaves are yellowish green in summer, turning yellow-brown or red in fall. The acorns mature in a single season. Botanical Name- Quercus muehlenbergii Pronunciation- KWER-kus mew-len-BER-gee-eye Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 50 ft Mature Height- 50 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Prefers rich, moist soil, but tolerant of drier sites Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Chickasaw Plum – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Nesting birds, acorn-eating birds (jays), myriad insect pollinators Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – BVGC Yearly Care Instructions- Remove deadwood in winter; water newly planted trees deeply and mulch around the base. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or weak branches. Fertilization Instructions- Use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Improve clay drainage and water deeply during establishment. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Oak wilt, gypsy moths, powdery mildew
