- Family :
- Fagaceae
- Origin :
- Exotic (Naturalized)
- Hardiness Zone :
- 4a
- Light requirement :
- Full sun
- Height at maturity :
- 15 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 8 m
- Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :
- 9 m
- Tree size :
- Large
- Crown shape :
- Pyramidal, symmetrical, horizontal branches.
- Roots :
- Superficial
- Soil and moisture :
- Medium to high humidity. Rich, clayey soil.
- Growth rate :
- Average
- Tolerance to road salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to pollution :
- High
- Tolerance to spray salt :
- Average
- Tolerance to compaction :
- Average
- Special comments :
- Known for the flamboyant color of its leaves in fall
