Quercus polymorpha |
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Monterrey Oak |
Description
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
40-60', 60-100'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Specimen, Standard, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Lawn, Park, Street Tree
Special Uses
Screen, Wind Break, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
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.