Quercus oglethorpensis
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Quercus oglethorpensis (also called Oglethorpe oak) is a species of plant in the beech family. It is endemic to the United States. It is named for Oglethorpe County, Georgia, where it was first discovered.[1] The county, in turn, is named for James Oglethorpe, the founder of Georgia Colony in the 18th century.[2]
Description
Quercus oglethorpensis is a tree growing to approximately 25 meters (83 feet) in height, with a diameter at breast height of about Script error: No such module "convert".. The bark is white or pale gray. The leaves are narrowly elliptical, up to Script error: No such module "convert". long, usually flat rather than cupped, usually with no lobes.[3][4]
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Mature tree
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Distribution
Quercus oglethorpensis is endemic to the southeastern United States, found only in the Piedmont of Georgia and South Carolina, and in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi.[5][1][3][6]
Diseases
This species is commonly affected by chestnut blight.[1][3]
References
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