Quercus mexicana

Also Known As

Quercus mexicana [Allan Taylor Collection]
Mexican Oak

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-40'
W: 15'-30'

planting zones

7b-10b

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Quercus mexicana plant details

Quercus mexicana is a broadleaf evergreen tree. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus mexicana

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus mexicana

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of our most coveted, evergreen garden trees. To 30 ft tall or more with a pattern of horizontal branches adorned with 2", compact, oval leaves of leathery green all along the silvery bark. Destined to become an important street or garden tree in western Oregon and elsewhere. Tolerant of a wide range of conditions except for sitting in water. Frost hardy to mid to low USDA zone 7. Though evergreen, drops a portion of its leaves in early spring so don't panic.

By: Cistus Nursery

With amazing hardiness this oak from higher elevations in Mexico is impressing us here in Oregon. Dark evergreen foliage about 2" long is wrinkled and crinkled, though not as much as greggii, and is softer. It is a small shrubby tree which could easily be trained to good form. This is from our friend Sean Hogan. It is a Western adapted tree.