Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Quercus

Species:

Quercus × bimundorum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

green

Native Range

United States: Massachusetts, Pennsylvania

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:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

moderate moisture

Notes:

hybrid species, conditions may vary slightly

Germination Information