Quercus pungens Sandpaper oak (Fagaceae) Evergreen shrub

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

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Latin Name:  Quercus pungens
Common Name:  Sandpaper oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  Liebm.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry limestone hills and canyons[229].

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]. 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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