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Mexican White Oak (Quercus polymorpha)
Mexican White Oak (Quercus polymorpha)
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Quercus polymorpha Schltdl. & Cham.
Mexican White Oak, Netleaf White Oak, Monterrey Oak
Fagaceae (Beech Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: qupo2
Native from Val Verde County in west Texas south through Mexico to Guatemala, Mexican White Oak is resistant to oak wilt and is a hardy evergreen oak tree spreading to 60’ feet wide as it matures and a height of 80’.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Leaf Retention: Semi-evergreen
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Breeding System: Flowers Unisexual , Monoecious
Inflorescence: Catkin
Fruit Type: Nut
Size Notes: Up to about 80 feet tall. Trunk up to about 2 feet in diameter.
Habit: Tree
Leaf Retention: Semi-evergreen
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Breeding System: Flowers Unisexual , Monoecious
Inflorescence: Catkin
Fruit Type: Nut
Size Notes: Up to about 80 feet tall. Trunk up to about 2 feet in diameter.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: Val Verde County in west Texas south through eastern Mexico to Guatemala
Growing Conditions
Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Conditions Comments: This species is widespread in Mexico and found in a few west Texas canyons. It is a relatively fast growing oak, and practically evergreen in Austin. It is more resistant to oak wilt and other diseases and pests than other oaks.
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Conditions Comments: This species is widespread in Mexico and found in a few west Texas canyons. It is a relatively fast growing oak, and practically evergreen in Austin. It is more resistant to oak wilt and other diseases and pests than other oaks.
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Quercus polymorpha is available in the nursery trade in Texas and the southeastern United States.Interesting Foliage: yes
Information and photos from:
https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=qumu
Photo Information
Photographer: Flaigg, Norman G.
City: Kerrville
County: Kerr
State: TX
Location Notes: outside native range
Accession date: 1999-04-29
Filename: PCD1757_IMG0032.JPG
Slide Index: F1 97-227
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Collection: Wildflower Center Slide Library
Original Format: 35 MM
Orientation: Portrait
Shot: Whole Plant(s)
Date Taken: 1997
NPIN Image Id: 3441
City: Kerrville
County: Kerr
State: TX
Location Notes: outside native range
Accession date: 1999-04-29
Filename: PCD1757_IMG0032.JPG
Slide Index: F1 97-227
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Collection: Wildflower Center Slide Library
Original Format: 35 MM
Orientation: Portrait
Shot: Whole Plant(s)
Date Taken: 1997
NPIN Image Id: 3441
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