Quercus x schuettei
Trel.
Schuettes oak
FagaceaeSeeds/Nuts
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Nuts, Acorn
The nuts and acorns are edible and are traditionally eaten, particularly valued for their low tannin content.
Where to Find It
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zone 4.
North America, USA,
Countries: Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Haiti, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Trinidad & Tobago, United States, St Vincent
How to Identify
A temperate tree in the Fagaceae family hardy to zone 4, bearing acorns that are typically low in tannin.
Names & Synonyms
A natural hybrid of Quercus macrocarpa x Quercus bicolor
References (2)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 116
- Jackes, D. A., 2007, Edible Forest Gardens
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