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California Scrub Oak

Quercus duratafam. Fagaceae
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Prezentare

California Scrub Oak (Quercus durata), cunoscută scientific ca Quercus durata, este un arbust sau mic arbor origineal din California. Înflorșează în soarele plin până la o zonă de semne și preferă sucuri umede care pot fi medii sau grele (argila). Această specie de acăr este capabilă să crească până la 4 metri în înălțime și este durabilă în zonele 7-10. Consemnate pentru cei mănâncabili acini, care sunt o sursă importantă de aliment pentru fauna și au fost istoric mănâncabile pentru popoarele indigene, California Scrub Oak oferă, de asemenea, un plant ornamental valoros din cauza formei sale atractive. Un caracter distinctiv al acestei acari este capacitatea lor de a crește într-o varietate de tipuri de sucuri în timp ce mențin adaptabilitatea la diferite condiții de lumină.

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What is California Scrub Oak?

California Scrub Oak (Quercus durata), cunoscută scientific ca Quercus durata, este un arbust sau mic arbor origineal din California. Înflorșează în soarele plin până la o zonă de semne și preferă sucuri umede care pot fi medii sau grele (argila).

What is California Scrub Oak used for?

Traditionally used for digestion. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.

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Beneficii și dovezi

1 claim · traditional-use context
Traditional-use context
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  • California Scrub Oak has been traditionally used in Native American medicine for digestive issues, similar to other oak species. A decoction of the bark or leaves may help soothe an upset stomach and reduce bloating.

    The tannins present in oak species can have astringent effects on the gastrointestinal tract, helping to reduce inflammation and ease discomfort associated with digestive issues. However, the specific mechanism for digestion support is not fully characterised.

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Cultivare

California Scrub Oak (Quercus durata) se dezvolte în soarele plin până la o zonă de semne și preferă sucuri umede care pot fi medii sau grele, cum ar fi argila. Înflorșează bine în zonele de durabilitate 7-10 și poate atinge înălțimile până la 4 metri, adaptându-se atât la formele de arbust, cât și de arbor. Pentru propagare, semințele sunt metoda recomandată. Asigurați-vă că plantă are o umiditate adecvată, în special în perioadele seci, pentru creșterea optimă.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
7-10
Habit
Shrub, Tree
Mature size
4.0 m tall
For first-time growers

How to grow California Scrub Oak for the first time

8steps

Start with planting California Scrub Oak in a sunny spot and follow these simple steps for success.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    Seeds or young plants, garden gloves, trowel.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant seeds in spring after the last frost or transplant young plants anytime from late winter to early fall.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Ensure soil is well-draining but moisture-retentive. Amend heavy clay with organic matter if needed.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    For seeds, sow them shallowly in a sunny spot. For young plants, dig a hole twice as wide and deep as the root ball.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for pests and diseases.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide full sun or partial shade. Water when dry, especially in summer. Prune lightly to maintain shape.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune young plants to encourage a strong structure. Harvest acorns for food after they mature.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting too deep, neglecting to prune, and not providing enough sunlight.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Seed
Edible uses: Coffee
Other uses:Tannin
Contextrange · companions · related
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Distribuție

1 native · 0 introduced
Distribution across0 continents· 1 native
Broader regions
native:California
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Specimen gallery

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Quercus durata (California Scrub Oak) — botanical photograph
California Scrub Oak (Quercus durata)
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