Oaks in the Urban Landscape: Selection, Care, and Preservation tools Plant Characteristics Family Name Saxifragaceae

Plant Characteristics Family Name Saxifragaceae Species Name Heuchera 'Susanna' Common Name Susanna Alumroot Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Part Sun

Cold Hardy to 32 degrees F Distribution Introduced by C

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Oaks in the Urban Landscape: Selection, Care, and Preservation tools Plant Characteristics Family Name SaxifragaceaeThis publication offers a comprehensive look at the management of oaks in urban areas. As development moves into oak woodland areas, more and more oaks are becoming urban oaks. Oaks are highly valued in urban areas for their aesthetic, environmental, economic and cultural benefits. However, significant impacts to the health and structural stability of oaks have resulted from urban encroachment. Changes in environment, incompatible cultural practices,