Photo of Quercus glaucoides foliage by Far South Wholesale Nursery

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Quercus glaucoides

Also Known As

  • Quercus laceyi
  • Blue Oak
  • Lacey Oak

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 25'
  • W: 25'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Quercus glaucoides plant details

Quercus glaucoides is a broadleaf evergreen tree with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus glaucoides

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 25 FT wide, 25 FT tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus glaucoides

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Native to west Texas at elevation it isn't as hardy as other evergreen oaks we are growing. It has simple mostly unlobed leaves that can be blue gray. A Western adapated tree.

Gardening facts about Quercus glaucoides plant

How to Grow Quercus glaucoides

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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