Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
giffordii
ID:
291580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Philos. Soc. 56: 49 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000290912



Common Names

  • Quercus giffordii
  • Gifford's Oak
  • Gifford Oak


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Description

Quercus giffordii (also called Gifford 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 giffordii is a species of oak tree native to China. It is used for its wood, which is used in furniture and construction. It is also used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Quercus giffordii is a small, yellow-green catkin. The seed is a small, acorn-like nut with a thin, scaly cap. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped seedling with a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus giffordii 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 giffordii

Quercus giffordii is native to the western United States, from California to Utah and Wyoming.

Quercus giffordii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus giffordii?

Quercus giffordii

What is the common name of Quercus giffordii?

Gifford's Oak

What is the natural habitat of Quercus giffordii?

Mesic and dry oak woodlands in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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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