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Quercus emoryi

Emory Oak

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Cado Daily

 

Description

This medium sized tree grows slowly to 50' tall and 40' wide. Leaves are oval, holly like, dark green, stiff, glossy with toothed margins. Emory Oak is usually evergreen. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant, once it's established. Irrigate every 2-3 weeks, once the tree is established. It is adaptable to different soils with good drainage. It grows in moist canyons, valleys and creek bottoms but will not grow on alkaline soils. Acorns are edible for humans and wildlife.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

40-60'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Fall

Leaf Season

Evergreen, Semi-evergreen

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Specimen, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park

Special Uses

Shade Tree, Naturalizing

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.