turkey oak (Quercus laevis)
Model Reliability: Medium
| GCM SCENARIO | % Area Occ | Ave IV | Sum IV | Future/Current IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | 1.3 | 7.1 | 2798 | N/A |
| RFimp | 1.6 | 4.3 | 2015 | 0.72 |
| CCSM45 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 2502 | 1.24 |
| CCSM85 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 2831 | 1.4 |
| GFDL45 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3126 | 1.55 |
| GFDL85 | 3.8 | 3 | 3369 | 1.67 |
| HAD45 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2110 | 1.05 |
| HAD85 | 2.1 | 3.2 | 2029 | 1.01 |
| GCM45 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 2579 | 1.28 |
| GCM85 | 3.9 | 2.4 | 2743 | 1.36 |
Regional Summary Tree Tables
Summaries for tree species are available for a variety of geographies, in both PDF and Excel format. These summaries are based on Version 4 of the Climate Change Tree Atlas
Interpretation Guide
Turkey oak is a narrowly distributed (1% of area), sparse, but high IV species common in the far southeastern US. Our medium reliable model suggests a 'No change' in habitat. It has a high adaptability rating such that its overall rating for capability to cope with the changing climate is good.
Family: Fagaceae
Guild: pioneer, dry-site, shade intolerant
Functional Lifeform: small, deciduous tree
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MODFACs
What traits will impact turkey oak's ability to adapt to climate change, and in what way?:
Primary Positive Traits
Seedling establishment Drought Temperature gradient
Primary Negative Traits
Shade tolerance