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Lacey
Oak — Quercus laceyi
Blue green leaves, smaller tree for smaller yards. Drought resistant--Fall
color is orange.
This species is
undeniably one of the toughest oaks, endemic to the dry limestone hill
in Bexar, Medina and Bandera counties, it thrives in places where no
other oak does. It is a smaller oak than most, with a round
top and shrub like appearance. Dark, blue green leaves are its distinguishing
features with very small acorns. Relished by turkeys and feral hogs this
acorn never gets a chance to grow into a tree. We grow this oak primarily
to protect it and save this unique species, it definitely has a landscape
potential in dry rocky areas. Not tolerant of a lot of water, it likes
highly alkaline soils with good drainage. Plant this one where you can
see it on a hillside.
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