texas red oak
stately tree with a spreading canopy + rough, fissured bark — sharply pointed leaves of dark green turn to a brilliant red in the fall — serves as keystone host plant for many species across texas
plant details
texas red oak
identification
latin name: Quercus buckleyi
usda code: QUBU2
alternative name(s): Buckley Oak, Spanish Oak
classification
ecotopes class: canopy
ecological condition(s): sunny edge – shady woodland
size range: med – 40-80 ft
habit: tree
leaf retention: deciduous
light requirement: full sun– part-shade
color signature: deep red leaves in fall
native range
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