Quercus × fontana
Fontana's Oak
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Quercus × fontana (commonly known as Fontana's Oak) is a tree belonging to the Fagaceae family. Within its native range, this hybrid is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Missouri
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New York
Parent Species