Quercus buckleyi

aka Spanish Oak. Native to central to west Hill Country, a better choice for thin, rocky escarpment soils than Shumard Red Oak. Slow to moderate grower, forming a tall shade tree with beautiful red fall color. Fall acorns benefit wildlife. Very drought tolerant once established in landscape, adaptable to conventional irrigation as long as on appropriate, well drained site. Provenance: Henly, TX

Deciduous, cold hardy USDA zones 6-9.

Sun

35-50(70)' x 30-50'