Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Quercus

Species:

Quercus ×inconstans

USDA Symbol:

QUIN2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun,Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, squirrels, deer, small mammals

Fall Color:

brown, yellow

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Mature trees can resprout from the root crown following fire. Thick bark provides some fire resistance.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy loam

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Acorns should be sown fresh in fall or cold stratified. Remove cap before planting.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI