Quercus oleoides
Quercus oleoides
- Native to:
- Belize | Costa Rica | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fagaceae
- Genus:
- Quercus
- Species:
- Quercus oleoides
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, mammals
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Thick bark provides some fire resistance; resprouts after fire.
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; no pretreatment required.
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