Quercus sinuata (Bastard Oak, Bastard White Oak, Durand Oak)
Botanical Information
Family | Fagaceae |
Genus | Quercus |
Species | sinuata |
Category | Woody |
Origin | Central Southeastern United States of America and Northeastern Mexico. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 6 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - 6a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H6 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-26) - (-18) |
Temperature (°F) | (-15) - 0 |
Height | 20 m |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
Shape | Rounded crown. |
Habitat | Found at an altitude of approximately 400 m. |
Bark/Stem Description | Thin, scaly and pale grey in colour. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Ovoid, brown and 2-6 cm in length. |
Leaf Description | Oblanceolate, a cuneate base and 7-11 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 5-12 x 2.5-6 cm. |
Fruit Description | Acorn, round, brown in colour, 1.2-1.5 cm. |