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 Oak, Texas Red
| Tree ID: 165 |
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| Common Name: |
Oak, Texas Red |
| Scientific Name: |
Quercus buckleyi |
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Champion, National, State and DFW Regional Champion
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| Height,
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67 |
| Circumference,
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205 |
| Crown Spread,
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96 |
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Index Value: |
296 |
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Public/Private: |
Private |
Significance:
This tree is the largest of its species in the Nation, the State of Texas and in the Dallas Fort Worth regional area measured to date.
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City: |
Ft. Worth |
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TX |
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Zip: |
76110 |
Date: |
2005/06/24 |
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To learn more about characteristics or recommendations for specific trees visit
http://texastreeplanting.tamu.edu |
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The Texas Red Oak has been called by many names; the Texas Oak, the Spanish Oak, as well as a variety of the Shumard, but most agree it is a distinct tree species. It is typically found on dry limestone hills and ridges from Central and West Texas to the Edwards Plateau. A hallmark of this species is its heat and drought tolerance.
A typical tree is 30 to 40 feet in height with a comparable width. Judging from the dimensions of the national champion, you can see how truly unique this tree really is.
The BARK is light brown, red-tinged, deeply ridged and broken into plate-like scales. |
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The LEAVES are deciduous 2-1/2 to 3 inches wide, 3 to 3-1/2 long; widest above the middle; divided into 5 to 7 lobes, with the terminal lobe, 3-lobed; dark green and shiny above, pale-shiny below; petiole slender, about 2 inch long.
The FRUIT is short-stemmed, usually single, 1/4 to 3/4 inch long and broad, varying to nearly 1 inch long and 1/3 inch broad, set in a cup that covers one-third or less of the fruit, reddish-brown and often streaked with dark lines.
The WOOD is often used for fuel.
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