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Plateau Oak, Texas Live Oak
Scientific Name: Quercus fusiformis Small
Synonym: Quercus virginiana var. fusiformis
Family: Fagaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: USDA: 7-10 Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: USA (Oklahoma, Texas), northeastern Mexico (Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas), from sea level to 4000 feet elevation (1200 m) Growth Habits: Evergreen or semievergreen tree or shrub, 20 to 50 feet tall (6-15 m), 25 to 40 feet spread (7-12 m); dark brown or black bark; dark shiny green unlobed leaves with grayish and densely hairy undersides, 1.6 to 4 inches long (4-10 cm), 0.4 to 2 inches wide (1-5 cm) Watering Needs: Little water, drought tolerant, needs good drainge Propagation: Seeds

Fruiting Habits:
The Plateau Oak bears spindle-shaped elongated acorns.