Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
290332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wierzb. ex Rchb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Icon. Fl. Germ. Helv. (H.G.L. Reichenbach) 12: 7-8. 1850

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289664

Common Names

  • Golden Oak
  • Mountain Chestnut Oak
  • Canyon Live Oak

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Synonyms

  • Quercus daleschampii apatini (Erdeši) Erdeši [unknown]
  • Quercus dalechampii aurea (Wierzb.) Mátyás [unknown]
  • Quercus dalechampii lancifolia Mátyás [unknown]
  • Quercus dalechampii piersii Mátyás [unknown]
  • Quercus dalechampii rubens Mátyás [unknown]
  • Quercus dalechampii macroloba (Borbás) Mátyás [unknown]
  • Quercus dalechampii lobulosa Mátyás [unknown]

Description

Quercus aurea (also called 'Golden Oak' and 'Golden Chinkapin Oak', among many other common names) is a species of oak tree in the Fagaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus aurea 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 aurea 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 aurea is a drought-tolerant species that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in autumn or spring. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings, which should be taken in summer or autumn.

Where to Find Quercus aurea

Quercus aurea can be found in the southeastern United States.

Quercus aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus aurea?

Quercus aurea

What is the common name of Quercus aurea?

Golden Oak

What is the natural habitat of Quercus aurea?

Mountain forests

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-171692: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
Piotr Pawlus Wierzbicki (1794-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wierzb.' in the authors string.