Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Quercus

Species:

Quercus acrodonta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

yellow-green

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy; germination occurs in spring.

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