Quercus fontana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Laughlin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 15: 295 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000290810
Common Names
- Fontana Oak
- Fontana's Oak
- Fontana White Oak
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quercus fontana (also called Fontana 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 20 m tall. It prefers moist soils and is found in forests, woodland and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Quercus fontana 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 fontana has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The acorns of Quercus fontana are small, with a light brown cap that covers about one-third of the nut. The seedlings of Quercus fontana are small, with a thin stem and bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quercus fontana is a small, deciduous tree that is native to the southeastern United States. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be collected in the fall and sown in the spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Quercus fontana
Quercus fontana is native to the eastern United States and Canada.
Quercus fontana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quercus fontana?
Quercus fontana
What is the common name of Quercus fontana?
Swamp Chestnut Oak
What is the natural range of Quercus fontana?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-172793: Based on the initial data import
Kendall Laughlin (b.1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laughlin' in the authors string.