Popular landscape tree that grows well in heat and poor soils. It eventually reaches a very large size that yields dense shade. The leaves are dark green and leathery. Tolerates drought once established. A relatively fast grower when young. This hardy naive is semi-evergreen – where it holds its leaves on the stems through winter and sheds them in early spring when the new buds swell.
Empire® Live Oaks are all grown from the acorns of a wonderful specimen selected for it’s upright habit, fast growth and uniform shape.
This selection of the Texas Live Oak carries the traits of the native live oaks found in the the Hill Country of Texas. Joan Lionetti was selected for its smaller size and drought tolerance, along with sparce acorn production. Able to withstand the arid conditions of the desert southwest, it makes a great addition to provide shade for any water-wise garden. It grows with a more compact and upright habit than the more common Southern Live Oak found in north Texas. Semi-evergreen.
A very desirable large shade and ornamental oak tree with an upright habit. Lustrous green summer foliage turns to a brilliant red-orange in fall. A must for any landscape. Drought tolerant when established. Best red oak for alkaline soils in DFW area.
A very desirable large shade and ornamental oak tree with an upright habit. Lustrous green summer foliage turns to a brilliant red-orange in fall. A must for any landscape. Drought tolerant when established. Best red oak for alkaline soils in DFW area.
A very desirable large shade and ornamental oak tree with an upright habit. Lustrous green summer foliage turns to a brilliant red-orange in fall. A must for any landscape. Drought tolerant when established. Best red oak for alkaline soils in DFW area.
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