Quercus undulata Wavyleaf oak (Fagaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Quercus undulata
Wavyleaf oak
Deciduous shrub
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The Quercus undulata plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Colorado to Texas, south to Mexico. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wavyleaf oak. Some home gardeners know the variety as Q. x pauciloba. Rydb.

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Latin Name:  Quercus undulata
Common Name:  Wavyleaf oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  Torr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandstone soils and dry rocky slopes[228].

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]. Tannin is obtained from the bark[46, 61]. Wood. Used mainly as a fuel[46, 61].

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