Quercus buckleyi

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Quercus buckleyi

Texas Red Oak, Spanish Oak

Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

Similar in appearance to chinquapin oak, this has more deeply lobed leaves that turn red in late fall. Native in hill country w of San Antonio, Will form tree 30' tall & wide. This cold hardy tree seems happier at higher elevations as specimens in Phoenix have suffered leaf burn. Native on alkaline limestone and neutral to slightly acid gravels. Smaller and more drought tolerant than shumardi. Bark dark gray to black with platelike scales sometimes light gray and smooth

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

60-100'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green, Yellow Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Leaf Season

Deciduous

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Standard, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Lawn, Park, Street Tree

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.