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Quercus ogelthorpensis (Ogelthorpe Oak) Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days , or until radicle emergence

Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to artificial stratification

Native to: Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina

Native

Introduced

Quercus oglethorpensisQuercus oglethorpensis

Oglethorpe Oak

Join Suppliers This species is extremely rare! Please email purchasing@sheffields.com if you can collect some seed for us. Recalcitrant seeds need refrigeration. Since shipping times are out of our control, we are not liable for seed condition upon arrival.

In Stock: 4.295 lb (Total:4.295lb)

Quercus oglethorpensis

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4.3 lb GA

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

375

Quantity:

4.3 lb

Collected in:

Georgia
Athens

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1836556

Characteristics

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New Zealand

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days , or until radicle emergence

Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to artificial stratification

Native to: Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina

Native

Introduced

Discover the majestic Quercus oglethorpensis, commonly known as Oglethorpe Oak, a captivating and rare species first identified in 1940 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. This endangered oak is native to the southeastern United States and faces threats from land use changes, competition, and the chestnut blight disease caused by Cryphonectria parasitica. Dedicated conservation efforts by institutions like the Morton Arboretum are underway, ensuring the preservation and proliferation of this remarkable tree. Numerous arboretums across the country have also taken up the cause, promoting its growth and study.

Oglethorpe Oak is a medium to large-sized tree, featuring a distinctive pyramidal to oval crown that rounds with age. Its lower branches often gracefully droop, adding to its unique charm. The crown is typically dense, full of sprouts, and has a thick network of twigs. Its leaves bear a resemblance to those of the Willow Oak, turning a striking red-brown in the fall and lingering into winter, creating a picturesque landscape. This oak thrives in moist clay soils, predominantly found in the piedmont regions of the southeastern U.S., making it a beautiful yet increasingly rare symbol of American natural heritage.