🌰 Ware Hybrid Oak (Quercus spp. hybrid)
Zones: 3–8 | Height: 40–60 ft | Spread: 15–25 ft | Growth Rate: Fast
Light: Full sun | Soil: Well-drained to wet, adaptable to moist soils
Acorn Drop Time: Mid to Late October
🏞️ Product Description:
The Ware Hybrid Oak is prized for its very upright, narrow growth habit that makes it ideal for properties with limited space or for creating vertical habitat corridors. Thanks to its swamp white oak parentage, this hybrid thrives in wet, poorly drained soils and still produces heavy crops of highly palatable acorns. Fast-growing and reliable, the Ware Hybrid Oak is a superb choice for both wildlife food and timber value.
🦌 Narrow Profile. Heavy Production. Wet Soil Tolerant.
This oak stands out for combining an efficient, space-saving shape with excellent acorn yields. The acorns drop mid to late October, extending your property’s food availability well into fall, and its adaptability to moist sites makes it a go-to species for challenging wet areas where other oaks struggle.
🌳 Why Grow Ware Hybrid Oak?
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Narrow, upright growth ideal for smaller spaces or layered planting
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Thrives in wet soils, thanks to swamp white oak heritage
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Heavy acorn producer with high wildlife appeal
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Fast-growing and cold hardy across many climates
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Perfect for food plots, riparian buffers, and timber blends
🛠️ Planting Tips:
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Plant in full sun for best growth and acorn production
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Space 15–25 ft apart to accommodate narrow growth habit
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Use tree tubes to protect young trees from deer browse
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Water during dry periods in the first season for strong establishment
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Combine with other early, mid, and late drop oaks for seasonal acorn coverage
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🌿 Summary:
If you need a heavy-producing oak that fits well in tight spaces and wet soils, the Ware Hybrid Oak delivers with its narrow form and abundant acorns. It’s a top pick for wildlife habitat enhancement and timber value on challenging sites.
