- Family :
- Fagaceae
- Origin :
- Native
- Hardiness :
- 4b
- Exposition :
- Full sun or partial shade
- Height at maturity :
- 20 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 18 m
- Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :
- 11 m
- Tree size :
- Large
- Crown shape :
- Globular
- Roots :
- Intermediate, strong roots
- Growth rate :
- Slow
- Soil and moisture :
- Deep, moist and acidic.
- Tolerance to road salt :
- High
- Tolerance to pollution :
- High
- Tolerance to spray salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to compaction :
- Average
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Slight sensitivity to anthracnose and various insects.
- Special comments :
- Native but rare in Quebec. Powerful roots.
Sinuate leaves, dark green and shiny above, greyish and pubescent below; brunettes in autumn.