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A specimen tree with a symmetrical, pyramidal head, dark green foliage and interesting, fleshy, orange-brown bark. The yellow catkins are followed by spiny, husk-encased clusters of nuts.
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Edible nuts appear in clusters with spiny, hairy husks covering and extending beyond each nut. Nuts may be roasted and eaten by humans, but are usually eaten by squirrels.
A great specimen with its corky bark and well-formed crown, ideal for lawns, as a shade or street tree, especially on dry sites.