Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ganderi
ID:
291540

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Wolf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 25: 178 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000290872

Common Names

  • Ganderi Oak
  • Ganderi's Oak
  • Ganderi White Oak

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Synonyms

  • Quercus chasei McMinn [unknown]

Description

Quercus ganderi (also called Gander oak, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to western North America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 20 m tall. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus ganderi 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

The flower of Quercus ganderi is a small, yellow, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus ganderi is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils and full sun. 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 ganderi

Quercus ganderi is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Quercus ganderi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus ganderi?

Quercus ganderi

What is the common name of Quercus ganderi?

Gander's Oak

What is the natural range of Quercus ganderi?

Western Mediterranean

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-172852: Based on the initial data import
Carl Brandt Wolf (1905-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Wolf' in the authors string.