Scientific Name
Quercus gravesii
Common Name
Chisos Red Oak
Tree Description
Quercus gravesii, Graves Oak, is a deciduous tree that reaches between 30 to 40 feet at maturity. Its foliage forms a round crown of dark-green leaves decorated with small brown acorns, and has a vibrant red fall color. Nuts and foliage attract local wildlife.
Tree Size
Medium
Height at Maturity
30ft–40ft
Width at Maturity
30ft–40ft
Growth Rate
36 inches/year
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Sun Exposure
Part-Shade
Water Needs
Medium Water
Potential Issues
Allergy health hazard; susceptible to anthracnose
Average performance rating from pre-trial survey of experts
Excellent
Field Trial Monitoring Results
Fair potential utility as an urban tree based on evaluation of 3 trees, healthy crown, 100% survival, very slow growth rate. Signs of herbivory on one individual. Trees have low vigor and slow growth rates in the nursery.
Propagation Results
Seed collected on this trip was non-viable.