Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Quercus

Species:

Quercus oglethorpensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may

Bloom Colors:

White, Green

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers bottomland areas with periodic flooding

Germination Information