I have recently (tentatively) i.d.ed two specimens growing here for 15 years as this species, and significantly, not Q. laceyi with which...Read More it is often confused, or so I believe at present. Small trees, 20 to 30 feet tall, rough grey bark, semi-evergreen, greenish leathery leaves 15 cm.long by 10 cm. wide, with multiple shallow lobes.
From a plant sale at a Miss. arboretum labelled "Mex. white oak"- but not polymorpha (larger smooth acorns vs. hairy narrow type)
Quite hardy and adaptable to acidic damp loam.
Named after Howard Lacey, of Kerr County, Texas . New leaves start as a pink-peach color, then turn to a green-blue. A slow grower, but v...Read Moreery hardy in low water and alkaline conditions. Suitable as a specimen plant (with some early pruning to assure a strong central leader. Can also be grown in large containers, such as for patio or entryway shade.
I have recently (tentatively) i.d.ed two specimens growing here for 15 years as this species, and significantly, not Q. laceyi with which...Read More
Named after Howard Lacey, of Kerr County, Texas . New leaves start as a pink-peach color, then turn to a green-blue. A slow grower, but v...Read More