Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floccosa
ID:
291469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Liebm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Overs. Kongel. Danske Vidensk. Selsk. Forh. Medlemmers Arbeider 1854: 178 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000290801



Common Names

  • Floccosa Oak
  • Floccosa's Oak
  • Floccosa White Oak


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Description

Quercus floccosa (also called Downy Oak, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States. It has a pyramidal shape with a rounded crown and can grow up to 25 m tall. It prefers moist soils and is found in forests, woodland and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus floccosa is used as a shade tree and for its wood. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quercus floccosa has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The acorns of Quercus floccosa are small, with a light brown cap that covers about one-third of the nut. The seedlings of Quercus floccosa are small, with a thin stem and bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus floccosa is a deciduous tree that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be collected in the fall and sown in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand.

Where to Find Quercus floccosa

Quercus floccosa is native to the eastern United States and Canada.

Quercus floccosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus floccosa?

Quercus floccosa

What is the common name of Quercus floccosa?

Scrub Oak

What is the natural range of Quercus floccosa?

Eastern United States

Species in the Quercus genus

Quercus acutidens, Quercus albescens, Quercus alienocrispula, Quercus alienoserratoides, Quercus allorgeana, Quercus alvordiana, Quercus andegavensis, Quercus andresii, Quercus andrewsii, Quercus argyrotricha, Quercus aruciensis, Quercus ashei, Quercus atlantica, Quercus aurea, Quercus auzandrii, Quercus avellaniformis, Quercus baenitzii, Quercus bambusifolia, Quercus baniensis, Quercus barnova, Quercus battandieri, Quercus bawanglingensis, Quercus beaumontiana, Quercus bebbiana, Quercus beckyae, Quercus beguinotii, Quercus benderi, Quercus bernardiensis, Quercus bimundorum, Quercus blaoensis, Quercus blufftonensis, Quercus borosii, Quercus brenesii, Quercus brittonii, Quercus burnetensis, Quercus bushii, Quercus byarsii, Quercus caduca, Quercus caesariensis, Quercus calophylla, Quercus cambodiensis, Quercus cantabrica, Quercus capesii, Quercus carduchorum, Quercus carrissoana, Quercus cerrioides, Quercus charcasana, Quercus clementei, Quercus cocksii, Quercus columnaris,

Species in the Fagaceae family

Castanea crenata, Castanea dentata, Castanea henryi, Castanea mollissima, Castanea neglecta, Castanea ozarkensis, Castanea pumila, Castanea sativa, Castanea seguinii, Castanopsis pseudohystrix, Castanopsis thaiensis, Castanopsis undulatifolia, Castanopsis acuminatissima, Castanopsis amabilis, Castanopsis annamensis, Castanopsis argentea, Castanopsis argyrophylla, Castanopsis arietina, Castanopsis armata, Castanopsis birmanica, Castanopsis boisii, Castanopsis borneensis, Castanopsis brevispinula, Castanopsis buruana, Castanopsis calathiformis, Castanopsis cambodiana, Castanopsis carlesii, Castanopsis castanicarpa, Castanopsis catalpifolia, Castanopsis cavaleriei, Castanopsis ceratacantha, Castanopsis cerebrina, Castanopsis chapaensis, Castanopsis chevalieri, Castanopsis chinensis, Castanopsis choboensis, Castanopsis chunii, Castanopsis clarkei, Castanopsis clemensii, Castanopsis concinna, Castanopsis costata, Castanopsis crassifolia, Castanopsis cryptoneuron, Castanopsis curtisii, Castanopsis cuspidata, Castanopsis delavayi, Castanopsis densinervia, Castanopsis densispinosa, Castanopsis diversifolia, Castanopsis dongchoensis,

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