Life History and Disturbance Response of Quercus durandii (Durand Oak)
Family: Fagaceae
Guild: persistent, large-seeded, advance growth dependent
Functional Lifeform: medium sized deciduous tree
Ecological Role: Durand oak, a slow to moderately fast growing tree, is found in river valleys, bottom lands, and dry limestone hills but does best on rich well-drained soils. It is a very rare tree and is often growing in association with live oak, hackberry, cedar elm and Shumard oak.
Lifespan, yrs (typical/max): 8-30m
Canopy Tree: yes
Pollination Agent: seeds
Flowering Dates: Feb to May
Seedfall Begins: Fall
Seed Banking: no
Season of Germination: fall
Seedling Rooting System: neutral
Disturbance Response:
Fire: Durand oak is closely related to live oak, both of which have thin bark. Young live oak is highly susceptible to fire due to its thin bark and Durand oak is probably similarly susceptible.
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Air Pollution:
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