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Quercus polymorpha
Quercus polymorpha Schltdl. & Cham.
Mexican White Oak, Netleaf White Oak, Monterrey Oak
Fagaceae (Beech Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: QUPO2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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: PerennialHabit: 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: GreenBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: Val Verde County in west Texas south through eastern Mexico to Guatemala
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight 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
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Texas Discovery Gardens - Dallas, TX
NPSOT - Fredericksburg Chapter - Fredericksburg, TX
NPSOT - Austin Chapter - Austin, TX
NPSOT - Williamson County Chapter - Georgetown, TX
Additional resources
USDA: Find Quercus polymorpha in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Quercus polymorpha in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Quercus polymorpha
Metadata
Record Modified: 2024-09-23Research By: TWC Staff