Blue Oak Quercus douglasii

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Botanical Name:

Quercus douglasii

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Quercus

Species:

douglasii

Common Name:

Blue Oak

Seeds Per Pound:
70
Quantity:
24.32 lb
Germination:
91%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
45-75 feet
Collection Locale:
California
Crop Year:
2024
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
8
Recalcitrant seeds need refrigeration. Since shipping times are out of our control, we are not liable for seed condition upon arrival.
In Stock: 24.32 lb
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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days , or until radicle emergence.
Germination: sow 1-2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to artificial stratification.
In a Nutshell:
* The Blue Oak ( Quercus douglasii ) is an oak in the white oak section of the genus, Quercus sect. Quercus
* It is endemic to California and is found in foothills surrounding the Central Valley of California and certain locations in the California Coast Ranges , USA .
* It is also sometimes known as the Mountain Oak, and occasionally the Iron Oak.
* Individual Blue Oaks over 500 years old have been recorded, although most are less than 300 years old.
* Recent research has found several unlogged stands of Blue Oak woodlands, suggesting that the state may harbor over 500,000 acres (2,000 km2) of such old growth forests.
* The name Blue Oak derives from the dark blue-green tint of its leaves, which are deciduous, 4–10 cm long, and entire or shallowly lobed.
* It prefers dry soil and plenty of sunlight. more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov