Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fontqueri
ID:
291480

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Schwarz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Cavanillesia 8: 85 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000290812

Common Names

  • Fontqueri Oak
  • Fontqueri's Oak
  • Fontqueri White Oak

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Synonyms

  • Quercus fontqueri aspleniifolia C.Vicioso [unknown]

Description

Quercus fontqueri (also called Fontquer Oak, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Spain. It has a pyramidal shape with a rounded crown and can grow up to 20 m tall. It prefers moist soils and is found in forests, woodland and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Quercus fontqueri is used as a shade tree and for its wood. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quercus fontqueri has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The acorns of Quercus fontqueri are small, with a light brown cap that covers about one-third of the nut. The seedlings of Quercus fontqueri are small, with a thin stem and bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quercus fontqueri is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soils and full sun. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be collected in the fall and sown in the spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Quercus fontqueri

Quercus fontqueri is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Quercus fontqueri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quercus fontqueri?

Quercus fontqueri

What is the common name of Quercus fontqueri?

Fontquer's Oak

What is the natural range of Quercus fontqueri?

Western Mediterranean

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,

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