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

 

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\\ escarpment live oak (QUFU)

\\ escarpment live oak (QUFU)

\\ escarpment live oak (QUFU)

\\ escarpment live oak (QUFU)

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 

native range