Tucker Oak
Quercus john-tuckeri
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fagaceae
- Genus:
- Quercus
- Species:
- Quercus john-tuckeri
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- feb, mar, apr
- Bloom Colors:
- Green, Brown
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
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
Acrobasis comptella, Andromache Underwing (Catocala andromache), Cameraria jacintoensis, Cameraria temblorensis, Catocala californiensis, Decodes fragariana, Gloveria medusa, Grote's buck moth (Hemileuca grotei), habrosana leafroller moth (Pseudexentera habrosana), Oslar's oakworm moth (Anisota oslari), Rhodophaea kofa, Telphusa sedulitella, tiger moth (Malacosoma tigris), Tischeria consanguinea, Xenolechia querciphaga
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- adapted to arid conditions typical of chaparral habitats
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 90 days.
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o