escarpment live oak
although quite common regionally, this stunning, small-sized tree often sports a gnarled, twisted trunk + branches that spread wide, covered in dark evergreen leaves
plant details
escarpment live oak
identification
latin name: Quercus fusiformis
usda code: QUFU
alternative name(s): Hill country live oak
classification
ecotopes class: canopy
ecological condition(s): sunny edge – shady woodland
size range: small – 20-40 ft
habit: tree
leaf retention: semi-evergreen
light requirement: full sun – part-shade