Maturation of Acorns of Cherrybark, Water, and Willow Oaks

F. T. Bonner

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Maturation of Acorns of Cherrybark, Water, and Willow Oaks

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Authors:

F. T. Bonner

Year:

1974

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Forest Science 20(3):238-242

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Abstract

Acorns of cherrybark, water, and willow oaks grew slowly but steadily in July and August and reached maximum size in September, when fats and carbohydrates, the major storage foods, accumulated rapidly. At physiological maturity in late October or early November, crude fat levels were 15 to 20 percent of seed dry weight and carbohydrates totaled 25 percent.

Keywords

Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra, Quercus falcata var pagodaefolia, germination

Citation

Bonner, F. T. 1974. Maturation of Acorns of Cherrybark, Water, and Willow Oaks. Forest Science 20(3):238-242.