Alvord Oak
Quercus ×alvordiana
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fagaceae
- Genus:
- Quercus
- Species:
- Quercus ×alvordiana
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- feb, mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- Green, Brown
Native Range
United States: California
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Acleris hastiana, Acrobasis comptella, Andromache Underwing (Catocala andromache), California oakworm (Phryganidia californica), Caloptilia sp., Cameraria jacintoensis, Cameraria serpentinensis, Cameraria temblorensis, Chionodes chrysopyla, Chionodes trichostola, Coleophora querciella, Decodes fragariana, Dyseriocrania auricyanea, Epinotia emarginana, Exoteleia graphicella, fruit-tree leafroller (Archips argyrospila), Gloveria medusa, habrosana leafroller moth (Pseudexentera habrosana), Henricus sp., Mesogona subcuprea, orange tortrix moth (Argyrotaenia franciscana), Pacific tent caterpillar (Malacosoma constricta), Rectiostoma fernaldella, Recurvaria sp., Rhodophaea cruza, Slossonia rubrotincta, Telphusa sedulitella, Tischeria consanguinea, Trachycera caliginella, Xenolechia querciphaga, Xenolechia staspa, Gold-hunter's hairstreak (Satyrium auretorum)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, rocky or sandy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers dry conditions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 60 days.
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o