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Spacing Water Oaks for Maximum Canopy Development: 50 Feet Apart in Pasture Plantings

Q: We'll plant 4-5 water oaks in a straight line in an old pasture. How far apart for full potential?

Rule of thumb: spacing = normal branch spread. A single water oak (Quercus nigra) eventually has 50-70 ft spread. I'd use 50 ft. Don't forget to mulch widely under branches. Mulched trees have double the growth rate of unmulched.

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