Frequently planted along streets and in parks. Turns shades of yellow bronze-orange, yellow-brown and russet-red in the fall and produces acorns that are valuable to wildlife. Tolerates poorly drained soil.
Height of 40–60’ and a spread of 30–40’ at a medium rate, with height increases of 13–24” per year. Foliage is thin and strappy. Tolerates poorly drained soil.