maple-leaved oak
Quercus acerifolia
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size40 to 50 feet tall20 to 30 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Yellowish green
Garden uses
Notes
Maple-leaved oak (Quercus acerifolia) is a tree for shade gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average soil. It grows into a small to medium tree up to 50 feet tall. The leaves have five to seven lobes with bristled tips and look like maple leaves. Yellowish green flowers appear in early to late spring.
Pairs well with Hornbeam, Viburnum, and Feather reed grass.
Native range
Arkansas.