Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aruciensis
ID:
290302

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Vicioso

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Forest. Invest. Exp. 51: 139 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289634

Common Names

  • Aruciensis Oak
  • Quercus Aruciensis
  • Aruciensis White Oak

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Description

Quercus aruciensis (also called Aruc Oak, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to the western United States. It typically grows to a height of 15-20 m and has a rounded crown with dark green, leathery leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is commonly found in open woodland, scrub, and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus aruciensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and is drought-tolerant. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quercus aruciensis has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. Its seeds are small, acorn-like fruits that ripen in the fall. The seedlings are small and spindly with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus aruciensis is a deciduous tree that grows to a height of 10-15 m. It is native to southern Europe and western Asia and can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in the autumn. It prefers a sunny position in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Quercus aruciensis

Quercus aruciensis can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Quercus aruciensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus aruciensis?

Quercus aruciensis

What is the common name of Quercus aruciensis?

Aruciensis Oak

What is the natural habitat of Quercus aruciensis?

It is found in the Mediterranean region and in the Caucasus.

Species in the Quercus genus

Quercus acutidens, Quercus albescens, Quercus alienocrispula, Quercus alienoserratoides, Quercus allorgeana, Quercus alvordiana, Quercus andegavensis, Quercus andresii, Quercus andrewsii, Quercus argyrotricha, Quercus aruciensis, Quercus ashei, Quercus atlantica, Quercus aurea, Quercus auzandrii, Quercus avellaniformis, Quercus baenitzii, Quercus bambusifolia, Quercus baniensis, Quercus barnova, Quercus battandieri, Quercus bawanglingensis, Quercus beaumontiana, Quercus bebbiana, Quercus beckyae, Quercus beguinotii, Quercus benderi, Quercus bernardiensis, Quercus bimundorum, Quercus blaoensis, Quercus blufftonensis, Quercus borosii, Quercus brenesii, Quercus brittonii, Quercus burnetensis, Quercus bushii, Quercus byarsii, Quercus caduca, Quercus caesariensis, Quercus calophylla, Quercus cambodiensis, Quercus cantabrica, Quercus capesii, Quercus carduchorum, Quercus carrissoana, Quercus cerrioides, Quercus charcasana, Quercus clementei, Quercus cocksii, Quercus columnaris,

Species in the Fagaceae family

Castanea crenata, Castanea dentata, Castanea henryi, Castanea mollissima, Castanea neglecta, Castanea ozarkensis, Castanea pumila, Castanea sativa, Castanea seguinii, Castanopsis pseudohystrix, Castanopsis thaiensis, Castanopsis undulatifolia, Castanopsis acuminatissima, Castanopsis amabilis, Castanopsis annamensis, Castanopsis argentea, Castanopsis argyrophylla, Castanopsis arietina, Castanopsis armata, Castanopsis birmanica, Castanopsis boisii, Castanopsis borneensis, Castanopsis brevispinula, Castanopsis buruana, Castanopsis calathiformis, Castanopsis cambodiana, Castanopsis carlesii, Castanopsis castanicarpa, Castanopsis catalpifolia, Castanopsis cavaleriei, Castanopsis ceratacantha, Castanopsis cerebrina, Castanopsis chapaensis, Castanopsis chevalieri, Castanopsis chinensis, Castanopsis choboensis, Castanopsis chunii, Castanopsis clarkei, Castanopsis clemensii, Castanopsis concinna, Castanopsis costata, Castanopsis crassifolia, Castanopsis cryptoneuron, Castanopsis curtisii, Castanopsis cuspidata, Castanopsis delavayi, Castanopsis densinervia, Castanopsis densispinosa, Castanopsis diversifolia, Castanopsis dongchoensis,