Ex-situ Conservation of Quercus oglethorpensis in Living Collections

Quercus oglethorpensis Duncan (Oglethorpe oak) is an endangered species native to the southeastern United States, where it sporadically occurs in small populations both on protected and unprotected land. Despite its southern distribution, Q. oglethorpensis has demonstrated cold-hardiness and adaptability when cultivated outside its native range at The Morton Arboretum (Lisle, IL) and could be suitable […]

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