Branches are compact and the shape is conical. Foliage is bluish-green. Adapted to dryer, well-drained sites. Use - good for windbreaks and noise abatement. An excellent nut producer for deer and turkey.
Acorns are resistant to insects and disease.
Grows well in heat of the South. Use - wildlife food. Height 20-100' Excellent for Christmas Trees. It is tall with a narrow crown to the base. The branches are compact and has a conical shape.