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lou_midlothian_tx
Joined: 01 Dec 2005
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Location: Midlothian,TEXAS
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| Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 2:55 pm Post subject: Oak ID help please! |
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It is some kind of live oak tree but nothing like others that I've seen. Monterrey hybrid oak???
I grew it from acorn which was the smallest I've ever seen from any oak tree, i think 1/3 of an inch wide. The tree that I got acorns from is near Marble Falls, about an hour northwest of Austin and it's rocky hilly area. At first, I thought it was live oak from a distance (during christmas holiday) but I took a closer look and they don't look anything like q. virginiana or fusiformis. The color of leaves are slightly lighter green. I came across a live oak nearby there and compared the acorns. They are definitely different. I'd appreciate if anyone can help me ID this oak tree! Thanks! |
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lou_midlothian_tx
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| Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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Finally I found a couple pictures of the tree that I got small acrorns from...
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LovetoLearn
Joined: 07 May 2006
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Location: Clute,TEXAS
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| Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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There are several types of live oaks from Escarpment Live Oaks to Coastal Live Oaks. I have both kinds.
But, and I could be wrong, that does not look like a live oak to me.
I have some oaks that are about the same size as the small picture that you posted. They did come from acorns also, so I am sure that they are oaks. It would be interesting to get these trees identified.
This is one type of live oak, I believe the Escarpment Live Oak.
The Coastal Live Oak has shorter, rounder leaves. |
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lou_midlothian_tx
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| Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Apparently, some people at another forum is having hard time trying to figure out what it is. I was hoping Howard would chime in and help us out! |
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Dirt Doctor
Joined: 08 Mar 2003
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Location: Dallas,Tx
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| Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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| The tree the acorns came from looks like willow oak, but the young seedling does not. Problem is that the acorns cross breed so bably. Grow it into a larger plant and let's see what develops. |
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lou_midlothian_tx
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| Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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Dirt Doctor wrote: The tree the acorns came from looks like willow oak, but the young seedling does not. Problem is that the acorns cross breed so bably. Grow it into a larger plant and let's see what develops.
Looks like I'll never know what the oak tree really is. Willow oak doesn't grow that far west and in rocky alkaline soil. Nor keeps its leaves through the winters.. |
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