Quercus triloba Michx.

Scientific Name: Quercus triloba Michx.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Hamamelididae / Fagales / Fagaceae / Quercus L./ Quercus triloba Michx.

<i>Quercus triloba</i> Michx.
General Information
Usda SymbolQUTR3
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsQUTR3

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Quercus triloba Michx. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-13
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum175
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum4.8
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim300
Precipitation, Maximum80
Precipitation, Minimum40
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)36
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)75.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee35
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound540
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Quercus triloba</i> Michx.

<i>Quercus triloba</i> Michx.

<i>Quercus triloba</i> Michx.

<i>Quercus triloba</i> Michx.

<i>Quercus triloba</i> Michx.

<i>Quercus triloba</i> Michx.

<i>Quercus triloba</i> Michx.

<i>Quercus triloba</i> Michx.

<i>Quercus triloba</i> Michx.

<i>Quercus triloba</i> Michx.

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