Uses
Edible uses
Notes
Unknown part
Seed
Material uses
Oak galls are excrescences that are sometimes produced in great numbers on the tree and are caused by the activity of the larvae of different insects. The insects live inside these galls, obtaining their nutrient therein. When the insect pupates and leaves, the gall can be used as a rich source of tannin, that can also be used as a dyestuff[10].
Wood - very heavy, hard, close grained, very durable in contact with the soil but difficult to cure. It weighs about 52lb per cubic foot. It is largely used for fencing, lumber, furniture and fuel[11][1][5][12][4][13][14].Medicinal uses(Warning!)
Unknown part
Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Nothing listed.
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
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Cultivation
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[6]. A slow-growing drought resistant tree, it takes 20 - 30 years before it produces seed[17]. It then usually produces a good crop of seeds every 2 - 4 years[17]. The tree flowers on new growth produced in spring, the seed ripening in its first year[6][17]. Intolerant of root disturbance, trees should be planted in their permanent positions whilst young[15]. Hybridizes freely with other members of the genus[6].
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[6].Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
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Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Quercus stellata.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
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Full Data
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References
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- ? F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
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