Quercus emoryi Black oak (Fagaceae) Evergreen tree

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Quercus emoryi
Black oak
Evergreen tree
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The Quercus emoryi plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - W. Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and northern Mexico. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Black oak.

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Latin Name:  Quercus emoryi
Common Name:  Black oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  Torr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  12   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Canyons, dry foothills and mountain slopes, 1350 - 2350 metres[229], growing best in sheltered valleys[82].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a good deep fertile loam which can be on the stiff side[1, 11]. Young plants tolerate reasonable levels of side shade[200]. Tolerates moderate exposure, surviving well but being somewhat stunted[200]. Prefers warmer summers than are usually experienced in Britain, trees often grow poorly in this country and fail to properly ripen their wood resulting in frost damage overwinter[200]. A slow-growing tree in its native range[229]. Seed production is cyclical, with a year of high production followed by a few years of low production. The tree flowers on new growth produced in spring, the seed ripening in its first year[200, 229]. Intolerant of root disturbance, trees should be planted in their permanent positions whilst young[11]. Hybridizes freely with other members of the genus[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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