Quercus elliottii Wilbur

Scientific Name: Quercus elliottii Wilbur


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Hamamelididae / Fagales / Fagaceae / Quercus L./ Quercus elliottii Wilbur

<i>Quercus elliottii</i> Wilbur
General Information
Usda SymbolQUEL2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrub
Native LocationsQUEL2

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Quercus elliottii Wilbur.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)12
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum220
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum6.0
pH, Minimum4.6
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim700
Precipitation, Maximum56
Precipitation, Minimum36
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)20
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationDecumbent
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)3.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee1
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormSingle Crown
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed Spread RateSlow
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalHigh
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Quercus elliottii</i> Wilbur

<i>Quercus elliottii</i> Wilbur

<i>Quercus elliottii</i> Wilbur

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