Quercus georgiana M.A. Curtis. Subgenus: Quercus. Section: Lobatae. Subsection: Phellos. Common name: Georgia Oak. Phenology: Apr; Sep-Oct (of the second year). Habitat: Dry slopes, ridges, and bluffs, mainly over granite and quartzite. Distribution: Sc. NC south and west through GA to c. AL; the NC population discovered by David Campbell in 2010 (pers.comm., specimens at NCU and UNCC).
ID notes: This small tree conspicuously retains tawny dry leaves through the winter, reminiscent in its marcescence of Acer leucoderme, Acer floridanum, and young Fagus grandifolia.
Origin/Endemic status: Endemic
Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA3, K4, NS, POWO, RAB, S, S13
Links to other floras: = Quercus georgiana - FNA3
Heliophily ⓘ: 8
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Horticultural Information
Intro | Stems | Leaves | Inforescence | Flowers | Fruits | Comments | Height | plant sale text | bloom table text | description | stems | leaves | inflorescence | flowers | fruits | comments | cultural notes | germination code | native range |
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up to 50 ft. | Georgia Oak is a relatively small, densely branched tree endemic to granitic outcrops and dry slopes of Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina. In the landscape this oak species is tolerant of drought, heat and poor, shallow and sandy soils. Because of its diminutive stature, slow growth rate and drought and heat tolerance Georgia Oak is a good candidate for large planters, as well as urban settings. As an added bonus the leaves of this species turn a deep red to reddish purple in the fall. Georgia oak provides many benefits for pollinators and wildlife. | southeastern United States |
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