How to tend a Quercus muehlenbergii

Also known as: Quercus acuminata (Michx.) Sarg., Quercus acuminata var. alexandri Farw., Quercus alexanderi Britton, Quercus brayi Small, Quercus castanea Muhl., Quercus castanea var. macrophylla Hampton, Quercus muehlenbergii f. alexanderi (Britton) Trel., Quercus muehlenbergii var. alexandri Farw., Quercus muehlenbergii var. brayi (Small) Sarg., Quercus prinoides var. acuminata (Michx.) Gleason, Quercus prinoides f. alexanderi (Britton) Steyerm., Quercus prinus var. acuminata Michx., Quercus rubra var. muehlenbergii Wenz., Quercus sentenelensis C.H.Mull., Quercus muehlenbergii f. muehlenbergii

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, slightly resistant to half shade

Soil

Likes sandy loam or well-drained slightly acidic soil

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
United States
Category
Fagaceae, Quercus
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April-May, fruiting period July to September
Flower colors
Leaf color green, fruit color light brown
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