Why it rocks:
Heritage® Oak is a captivating shade tree that is strikingly beautiful but also built for Chicago winters. This tree is also known as Clemons Oak or Heritage® Macdaniel’s Oak. This tree combines the best of English and Bur Oak. It gets its cold-hardiness from the English Oak, and its native beauty and durability from Bur Oak. Heritage® Oak's timeless beauty and resiliency make it an easy customer favorite. Ok, it's a favorite of ours too! This strong oak tree will provide substantial shade and majestic beauty that only oaks are known to have. This large shade tree will take time to reach its full mature size, but the wait is well worth it! Its lush canopy will enhance your landscape, providing shade, value, and beauty throughout all seasons. Heritage® Oak's broadly pyramidal canopy is covered in shiny dark green leaves that provide a relaxing oasis on hot summer days. This tree's welcoming canopy provides a safe habitat for birds, butterflies, and other small wildlife, adding life and movement to your landscape throughout the seasons. As autumn arrives, its crown will transform into a glowing golden yellow, amplifying the beauty of the landscape. Plant Heritage® Oak in your yard and it will become a prized family heirloom, providing benefits for generations to come!
Where to put it:
Heritage® Oak is a large, distinguished shade tree that will enhance your landscape. Choose a location with ample space for it to grow and thrive. This resilient tree is ideal for urban settings, such as wide medians, boulevards, and expansive parkways. It commands attention and can become a community gathering spot in parks, on golf courses, or in cemeteries as a memorial tree. For residential properties, spacious parkways, front yards, or backyards provide the perfect environment for this magnificent tree to flourish. To enhance the energy-saving benefits of this tree, consider planting it on the east, west, or northwest sides of your home. Be sure to plant it at least 20 feet away from nearby structures. This distance allows the tree to reach its full mature size and shape.
What it needs:
Heritage® Oak prefers full sun to partial shade. It will grow in various Chicagoland soil conditions, and it's mildew-resistant. Overall, low-maintenance and problem-free. Please be sure to stick to our tree care instructions for the first few growing seasons until the tree's roots are well-established.
| Botanical Name: | Quercus macdanielii 'Clemons' |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zone: | 4 |
| Tree Type: | Shade |
| Size Range: | Large Tree (more than 40 feet) |
| Mature Height: | 50' |
| Mature Spread: | 40' |
| Shape: | Broadly Pyramidal | Oval |
| Foliage Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Yellow/Gold |
| Flower Color: | Yellow-green Catkin |
| Decorative Fruit: | Acorn |
| Landscape Uses: | Shade | Parkway/Street |
| Growth Rate: | Slow |
| Plant Tolerance: | Adaptable & Tolerant |
| Standout Feature: | Glossy green leaves, Beautiful form— broadly pyramidal to oval with age |
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If your county isn’t on our list yet, don’t worry—we might still be able to help! Depending on your location, a minimum tree order or a small delivery fee might apply.
Have questions or live just outside our area? Give us a shout! We’d love to see if we can bring some trees your way!
We proudly deliver and plant trees across a wide range of communities in Illinois — and this is just a glimpse!
Chicago, Hyde Park, Oak Park, Evergreen Park
Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Lake Forest, Highland Park, Deerfield
Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Schaumburg, Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Lincolnshire
Naperville, Glenview, Wheaton, Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Downers Grove, Elmhurst
Frankfort, Orland Park, Joliet
Aurora, St. Charles, Burr Ridge
Lake, Porter, Newton, Jasper
