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Scientific Name
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Quercus macrocarpa
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Family
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Fagaceae
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Species Description
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Grows in range of soil conditions. Unique fiddle-shaped leaves and fringed acorn caps. 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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Poor
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Plant Hardiness Zones
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3 to 8
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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 to Shade
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Bloom Color
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Yellow
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Maximum Height
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Large (75-100 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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Clay
Loam
Sand
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Soil pH
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Acidic (pH<6.8)
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Soil Moisture Tolerance
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Moist - 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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Tolerant
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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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Tolerant
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Drought Tolerance
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Tolerant
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Native County Status
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Cuyahoga
Geauga
Lake
Lorain
Medina
Portage
Summit
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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6
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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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