Island Live Oak
Quercus tomentella
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fagaceae
- Genus:
- Quercus
- Species:
- Quercus tomentella
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, jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- Green, Brown
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
Acrocercops sp., Evippe sp.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy loam soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Channel Islands with specific soil conditions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Moist acorns are placed in ziplock bags and refrigerated at 40 F for a 90 day cold, moist stratification.
Establishment: Island oak is endemic to the Channel islands off the coast of California. It is infrequent on Catalina Island. It inhabits deep, moist canyons on the southeastern portion of the island.
Source: npn.rngr.net