Quercus arkansana (Arkansas Oak)


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesarkansana
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginAlabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas, United States of America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-15) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)5 - 30
Height12-15 m

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as vulnerable.
CultivationWell-drained, sandy soil in full sun to partial shade.
HabitatFound at an altitude of 50-150 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionLong deep furrows, black in colour with grey pubescent twigs.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid, glabrous with scales, reddish-brown, 2-5 mm.
Leaf DescriptionObovate, 2-3 shallow lobes, pubescent to glabrous, and prominent veins, 5-1.5 x 3.5-10 cm.
Fruit DescriptionAcorns, 5-9 mm x 1-1.6 cm with a ellipsoid nut, 1-1.5 x 0.9-1.5 cm.

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