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Scientific Name
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Quercus stellata
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Family
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Fagaceae
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Species Description
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More commonly growing in southern Ohio on dry, compacted soils. Acorn production during mast years can be messy to maintain. Oak wilt in the region is spreading and is of special concern when considering planting this species.
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Climate Tolerance
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NA
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Plant Hardiness Zones
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5 to 9
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Wildlife Benefits
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Acorns food source for birds, mammals; moth/butterfly host; cavity nesting site; bat roosting site; insect host, attracts woodpeckers
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# Butterfly/Moths that use as host
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477
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Pollination Type
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Wind
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Bloom Time
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Spring (Mar-May)
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Shade/Sun Tolerance
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Full Sun
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Bloom Color
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Brown
Yellow
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Maximum Height
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Medium (40-75 ft)
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Form
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Tree
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Growth Rate
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Slow
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Lifespan
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Long (>200 yrs)
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Soil Type
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Loam
Sand
Rocky
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Soil pH
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Acid-Neutral (pH 4.8-7.0)
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Soil Moisture Tolerance
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Dry
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Wetland Indicator Status
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FACU
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Root - Fungal Association
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Ectomycorrhizae
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Soil Compaction Tolerance
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Sensitive
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Pest & Pathogen Risks
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Medium; Oak wilt (less susceptible than red oak group)
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Heat Tolerance
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Tolerant
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Urban Stress Tolerance
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High
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Salt Tolerant
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Sensitive
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Drought Tolerance
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Tolerant
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Native County Status
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Cuyahoga
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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7
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IUCN Red List Assessment
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Least Concern
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Native Status
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OH-Native
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NatureServe G-rank
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G5
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