Quercus sinuata (Bastard Oak, Bastard White Oak, Durand Oak)


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciessinuata
CategoryWoody
OriginCentral Southeastern United States of America and Northeastern Mexico.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 6
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-26) - (-18)
Temperature (°F)(-15) - 0
Height20 m

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
ShapeRounded crown.
HabitatFound at an altitude of approximately 400 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionThin, scaly and pale grey in colour.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid, brown and 2-6 cm in length.
Leaf DescriptionOblanceolate, a cuneate base and 7-11 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 5-12 x 2.5-6 cm.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, round, brown in colour, 1.2-1.5 cm.

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