Townlake
Botanical Name
Quercus texana
Plant Type
Trees (Large)
Native To
Edwards Plateau
Plant Height Min
60ft
Plant Height Max
75ft+
Plant Spread Min
15ft
Plant Spread Max
30ft
Light
Sun
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Seasonal Interest From
Fall
Seasonal Interest To
Fall
Plant Color
Red
Seasonal Feature
Foliage
Water Needs
Low
Comments

Well adapted to rocky soils; susceptible to oak wilt; use western seed source for red oaks; Shumard Oak, Q. shumardii, is a taller, alternative, but only for deep, well-drained soil; provides food and habitat for wildlife; prune to shape or raise the canopy