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Quercus sinuata
Quercus sinuata Walter
Bastard Oak, Durand Oak
Fagaceae (Beech Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: QUSI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Tree
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Breeding System: Flowers Unisexual , Monoecious
Inflorescence: Catkin
Fruit Type: Nut
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , BrownBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , LA , MS , OK , SC , TXGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
Benefit
Use Wildlife: Good nesting tree. Good substrate for for insectivorous birds. Jays eat and cache acorns. Food source for deer.Interesting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Birds , Butterflies
Larval Host: Larva host plant for duskywing and hairstreak butterflies.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Jacob's Well Natural Area - Wimberley, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 766 - Dale Groom's Texas Gardening Guide (2002) Groom, D.Bibref 297 - Trees of Central Texas (1984) Vines, Robert A.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Quercus sinuata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Quercus sinuata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Quercus sinuata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff