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].

General Uses: A mulch of the leaves repels slugs, grubs etc, though fresh leaves should not be used as these can inhibit plant growth[20]. Oak galls are excrescences that are sometimes produced in great numbers on the tree and are caused by the activity of the larvae of different insects. The insects live inside these galls, obtaining their nutrient therein. When the insect pupates and leaves, the gall can be used as a rich source of tannin, that can also be used as a dyestuff[4]. Wood - heavy, hard, strong, brittle, close grained[82]. Of little value commercially, though it is an important fuel in its native range[229].

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