Quercus muehlenbergii – Quercus muehlenbergii

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Quercus muehlenbergii – Quercus muehlenbergii

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Quercus muehlenbergii is a large tree with a round crown up to 20 m. In exceptional cases, the tree can grow up to 30 m tall. At a young age, Q. muehlenbergii can grow strongly. The bark is light grey and shallowly grooved or detached in small plates. The leaves are oblong and glossy mid-green to yellow-green on the upper side. The underside is grey-green and thin, felt-like hairs. The leaf margin is shallowly lobed to toothed. The lateral veins always end in a short point, at the apex of each tooth or leaf lobe. The oval acorns measure 1-2 cm and are about half enclosed by the cup. This is studded with thick, hairy scales. The acorns are edible and taste sweet.
Q. muehlenbergii is not a rare species in nature, but is not found anywhere in large numbers. It is a typical species of continental USA and does not occur in coastal areas. The tree therefore does not tolerate sea breezes. Q. muehlenbergii prefers moist but well-drained soils. Nevertheless, the tree also tolerates drought. A neutral to calcareous soil is desirable for good growth.
The wood is hard and durable, but because the tree is not common it is little used.

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Specifications
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Height
20 m
Width
15-20m
Crown
vase-shaped, half-open crown
Bark and branches
branches brownish grey to reddish brown: bark light grey, shallowly grooved or peeling off in small plates
Leaf
elongated, 6-18 cm long, glossy green to yellow-green, margins shallowly lobed to toothed
Flowers
catkins, inconspicuous
Fruits
oval acorn, 1-2 cm long, edible
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen average growing non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Quercus muehlenbergii

Quercus muehlenbergii can eventually reach a height of 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Quercus muehlenbergii is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Quercus muehlenbergii is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Quercus muehlenbergii with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Quercus muehlenbergii blooms in .
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