Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
walteriana
ID:
294580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ashe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Proc. Soc. Amer. Foresters 11: 89 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000293912



Common Names

  • Walter Oak
  • Walter's Oak
  • Walter's White Oak


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Description

Quercus walteriana (also called Walter's oak, among many other common names) is a species of oak native to the southeastern United States. It is a deciduous tree with a rounded crown and a trunk up to 1 m in diameter. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and obovate with toothed margins. It is found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus walteriana is used for timber, fuel, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quercus walteriana has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The seed is a small acorn, which is green when ripe. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus walteriana is a deciduous tree native to Mexico. It is typically propagated from seed, which should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Quercus walteriana is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Quercus walteriana

Quercus walteriana can be found in the southeastern United States, in the states of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.

Quercus walteriana FAQ

What is the common name of Quercus walteriana?

Walter oak

What is the scientific name of Walter oak?

Quercus walteriana

What type of tree is Quercus walteriana?

Evergreen tree

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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