Quercus x schuettei
-hybrid of Q. bicolor and Q. macrocarpa
-growing at edge of swampy forest with moist sand with high organic content
-interesting local hybrid swarm with Q. macrocarpa, Q. bicolor, and Q. x schuettei in this swamp forest
-has peduncle almost as long as that on Q. bicolor acorns
-acorn cap has slight fringe, but is quite variable in within acorns coming from the same branch on this tree
-leaves are massive which is common on many hybrid oaks (many are 12"/30 cm long)
-deep-cut leaves with dense hair and undersides
-buds are slightly pointed (more like Q. macrocarpa buds)
-small branches (1" thick) have peeling bark like on Q. bicolor
-a very spectacular tree!
There are two Q. x schuettei trees (Q. bicolor x Q. macrocarpa hybrid) in this post including one large mature tree, and one smaller 3 metre tall tree. These trees are part of a local population of Q. bicolor mixed with Q. macrocarpa in Chatham-Kent, Ontario. A small percentage of the trees in this population are Q. x schuettei (5-10%).
Note:
-last 2 photos have sets of 3 specimens which include Q. bicolor (on left) and Q. macrocarpa (on right) for comparison to Q. schuettei (centre).
Main Q. schuettei features to note:
-distinct, upright branching form is consistent on both small and large tree.
-leaves with 4 or more deep sinuses (that nearly extend to midrib).
-acorns with 8-15 mm stalks (intermediate between Q. bicolor & Q. macrocarpa)
-buds fully pubescent (like Q. bicolor) with slight conical tip (like Q. macrocarpa).
Large Oak ~100cm dbh.