Common name:Monterrey Oak
Botanical name:Quercus polymorpha
Upright oak in youth that will spread with age. Monterrey Oak can reach an eventual size of about 80' tall by 60' wide. Semi-evergreen in all but the coldest climates. irregularly lobed leaves emerge as reddish-maroon and then develop a deep blue-green color. Native to west Texas.
| Designer: Christy Ten Eyck | UTEP Campus 23 |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Soils and Compost:
Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.
Integrated Pest Management:
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.