Texas Arboretum: Hall of Texas Heroes
Welcome to the Hall of Texas Heroes where Texas history comes alive and the past is celebrated through the propagation of historically significant trees. Because of their iconic nature and long life, live oaks are often identified with historic places and events.
|
| Scientific Name |
Common Name |
Duration |
Habit |
Sun |
Water |
| Quercus fusiformis |
Escarpment live oak, Plateau live oak, Texas live oak, Scrub live oak, Hill country live oak, Plateau oak |
Perennial |
Tree
|
Sun, Part-shade |
Dry |
| Quercus virginiana |
Coastal live oak, Southern live oak, Live oak |
Perennial |
Tree
|
Sun, Part-shade |
Moist |