Botanical Name
Quercus polymorpha
Plant Type
Trees (Large)
Native To
Native to Texas (not part of Edwards Plateau or Blackland Prairie)
Plant Height Min
45ft
Plant Height Max
60ft+
Plant Spread Min
30ft
Plant Spread Max
40ft
Light
Sun
Evergreen/Deciduous
Semi-Evergreen
Seasonal Interest From
Year Round
Seasonal Interest To
Year Round
Plant Color
Green
Seasonal Feature
Foliage
Water Needs
Very Low
Handsome tree; provide deep soil; sheds leaves in spring when new leaves emerge; small population native to West Texas; resistant to oak wilt;susceptible to oak phylloxera insects; prune to shape or raise canopy if needed