Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Quercus

Species:

Quercus castaneifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Bloom Colors:

yellow-green

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, mammals

Fall Color:

yellow-brown

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months; germination occurs in spring after stratification.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash