25.2.2025: Various acorns from the south of the USA for sale
It took a long time and a lot of negotiations, but now they are here. Various acorns (oak species) from the south of the USA.
E.g. from North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky.
Most of the oak species sold here for the first time are resistant to global warming.
The species can be found here in the store: https://quercus.guru/shop/.
What would we have there?
Different types
Well, for example Quercus michauxi. This species grows up to 30 meters high. This species is rarely used commercially. It occurs from Indiana and Illinois to Texas and Floria.
Quercus virginiana (Virginia oak or live oak): This species is almost evergreen. It is also found in Mexico and grows up to 35 (!) meters tall. The live oak is the symbol of the state of Georgia.
Quercus texana is considered a fast-growing oak. It likes nutrient-rich soils and is very hardy (good street tree). It grows frequently in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and Texas.
Quercus velutina can grow up to 40 meters high. It is often found in Georgia, South and North Carolina and frequently grows on dry slopes.
Quercus hemispherica belongs to the red oak sector of oaks. It is also found in Mexico and loves sandy locations.
Quercus laurifolia grows from Texas to Florida and Virgina. It is robust and can withstand temperatures of over 40 and -26 degrees.
Quercus polymorpha is also found in Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. The Mexican white oak is native to the state of Texas in the USA and is correspondingly resistant to heat and drought. It usually develops into a fairly small tree here. It is also known as the Monterey Oak.
Quercus shumardii is one of the largest oaks in the red oak group. The tree grows to a height of over 20m. The location should be sunny and the soil moist, loose, well-drained and rather acidic. It is considered to be very drought-resistant.
Quercus lyrata x Quercus nigra is also known as “Compton oak”.
Some acorns are not quite cheap. However, we currently have a voucher promotion for purchases of 50 euros or more. Please enter “klimaschutz” to receive the discount.
