Quercus fusiformis
Escarpment Live Oak, Plateau Oak
Description
Similar in appearance to coastal live oak, this is different in its adaptability to harsh conditions. Native to West Texas, more drought tolerant and cold hardy than the coastal live oak. Performed very well during summers in Phoenix. One of the few evergreen oaks for the low and middle deserts. Grows slowly to 50' forming a long lived shade tree. It is also smaller than Live Oak. It grows on well drained soil alkaline to slightly acid and there is thicket forming. Susc to oak wilt fungus.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
40-60'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Leaf Season
Evergreen, Semi-evergreen
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen, Standard
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Street Tree, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Screen, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.