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Quercus bicolor Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Prefers a good deep fertile loam which can be on the stiff side[1, 11]. Young plants tolerate reasonable levels of side shade[200]. Tolerates moderate exposure, surviving well but being somewhat stunted[200]. Prefers warmer summers than are usually experienced in Britain, trees often grow poorly in this country and fail to properly ripen their wood resulting in frost damage overwinter[200]. A relatively fast-growing tree in the wild, living 300 - 350 years[229], though it is relatively shallow-rooted and is considerably more susceptible to forest fires than most other oaks[226]. This species is one of the best of the white oaks for growing in this country[1]. However, it is said that the seed is rarely formed in Britain[105]. The tree flowers on new growth produced in spring, the seed ripening in its first year[200, 229]. Trees do not commence bearing until about 25 - 30 years old, large crops being produced every 3 - 5 years[229]. Intolerant of root disturbance, trees should be planted in their permanent positions whilst young[11]. The seed of this species is attached to the tree by unusually long (by oak tree standards) stems[183]. Hybridizes freely with other members of the genus[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200]. For further Quercus bicolor gardening information |
