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PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2004 6:58 am 
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I want to know what the correct name is for a Spanish Oak. They grow wild on the rocky hills in the hill country. I was told by a nursery in Waco that a Texas Red Oak is the same as a Spanish Oak, and was told by a nursery in Tyler that a Shumard Red Oak is the same, but the ones they had didn't look right to me. I want to plant one in my yard but not sure what to buy. Thanks in advance for any help.

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From "Native Texas Plants" by Sally and Andy Wasowski: Spanish Oak is Quercus buckleyi. probably genetically mixed with Shumard. Spanish oak is more drought-tolerant, as well as smaller and shorter-lived. The leaves are usually more slender, but not always. 15-30 feet in height. Kent


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PostPosted: Mon Jul 12, 2004 1:22 am 
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Q. buckleyi used to be called Q. texana if that helps any confusion.

A shumard is NOT a Spanish Oak. Spanish Oaks will thrive on thin, dry, basic soils. A shumard will not.

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 12, 2004 1:07 pm 
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Isn't a spanish oak the same as a post oak? If it is, you won't be able to find them at a nursery. I have 3 groups in my yard, all 30+ feet tall, the leaves are similar to a Red Oak, but smaller and thinner.


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Spanish oak and post oak are two different trees. Post oak is Quercus stellata and the leaves are more rounded on the tips.


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Benny Simpson's work should clear the air a little more...
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/orna ... common.htm
All you want to know about Oaks and other Texas Native trees
Enjoy!

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 8:09 am 
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Thanks for the link, apparently I have Spanish Oak. And it's only a matter of time until the Oak Wilt gets them...


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