Quercus mutabilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.J.Palmer & Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 22: 521 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000292101
Common Names
- Mutabilis Oak
- Mutabilis Quercus
- Mutabilis' Oak
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quercus mutabilis (also called Changeable Oak, among many other common names) is a species of oak tree native to California, USA. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, and grows up to 20 m in height. It is found in dry, open woodlands and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Quercus mutabilis is used as an ornamental plant and for its wood, which is used for furniture, construction and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Quercus mutabilis is a small, yellow-green cup-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quercus mutabilis is a medium-sized tree that can reach heights of up to 50 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be planted in the fall. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 8 inches tall.
Where to Find Quercus mutabilis
Quercus mutabilis is native to Mexico and Central America.
Quercus mutabilis FAQ
What are the common names of Quercus mutabilis?
Canyon Live Oak, Mutable Oak
What is the natural range of Quercus mutabilis?
Southern Mexico and Central America
What is the growth rate of Quercus mutabilis?
Medium
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-174033: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Ernest Jesse Palmer (1875-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.J.Palmer' in the authors string.