Tree of the Month! #TexasLiveOak
Scientific Specification: Quercus fusiformis
Common: Live Oak, Southern Live Oak, Texas Live Oak, Heritage Live Oak
Family: Fagaceae
Origin: Southeastern United States, Texas and Northeastern Mexico
Form: Tree
Seasonality: Evergreen (deciduous in cold climates)
Size: 40-80 ft high and twice as wide
Leaves: smooth edged ovals, shiny and dark green,1 1/2-5 inch long
Flowers: Green, non showy
Fruit: Acorn, top has hairy scales
Stems/Trunks: Heavy limbed, bark dark and checked
Comments: No thorns, plan well for eventual growth
Learn more from Chris A. Martin, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor, Arizona State University
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Homeowner Handbook – Outdoor Living Tree of the Month | #TexasLiveOak
PODCAST
Justin Rohner of Agriscaping.com discusses the advantages of the Texas Live Oak tree in your landscape. The proper composting mix of greens and browns that make up incredible black gold for gardening. Learn about electroculture gardening, earthing, natural ways to combat allergies and other tips to make gardening a healthy part of your life.
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