Formerly Q. nuttallii. For actual Texas red oak (the plant previously known as Q. texana), you want Q. buckleyi.
Pyramidal in youth, rounding with age. Denser and more uniform crown in youth than Q. shumardii, and more pH-adaptable and drops leaves more completely than Q. palustris (which it otherwise resembles visually). Generally takes heavy clay better than other red oaks. Drought tolerance is debated (UFL and NCSU vs. the USDA). Needs deep soil.
'QNSTG' (Arcade) and 'QNMTF' (Tytlest) have red new growth. 'MonPowe' (Charisma) has chocolate brown new growth. 'QNSTC' (Esplanade) has fast growth, dense canopy, and the best fall color. 'QNFTA' (Highpoint) is an extremely fast grower but still dense. 'New Madrid' has deep purple new growth. 'Betterred' (Ruby Spring) has red-purple new growth in spring and red on summer flushes. 'QNSTD' (Sangria) has deep red new growth.
Sources: UFL, Dirr, NCSU, Odenwald/Turner, USDA, Dirr/Warren.
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