Quercus falcata
Common name(s): Southern Red Oak, Spanish Oak, Red Oak, Spanish Red Oak
Plant type: deciduous large tree
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): cutting, grafting/budding
Propagation by Cuttings
Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: Summer
Cutting maturity: semi-hardwood
Rooting hormone: IBA TALC 16000 PPM
Rooting environment: intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting: 70-80 degrees F
Time to rooting: 10-12 weeks
Comment: Juvenile cuttings should be pencil size.
Propagation by Seed
Time of year to collect seed: Autumn
Time of year to sow seed: Summer
Seed treatment: stratify 40 degrees F 2-3 months.
Time required for germination: 3-5 weeks
Comment: Mulched beds. Use wire screen against rodents.
Propagation by Grafting
Time of year to graft: late Winter
Rootstock: Black oak group
Comment: Scions should be pencil size.
