Quercus emoryi
Emory Oak
Fagaceae
Evergreen, Trees
QUERCUSAppearance and hardiness of Oaks vary widely, but all produce acorns preceded by inconspicuous flowers. Single nuts are more or less enclosed in a cuplike cap covered with many closely set scales. In some species, the acorns are edible,with a sweet flavor. Some oaks are widely planted over large areas, while others have a limited range
Quercus emoryiNative from Arizona to Texasand adjacent Mexico. Handsomeand rounded, to 50 ft. tall and40 ft. wide. Leathery darkgreen, oval, sharply toothedleaves to 2–3 in. long are holly-likebut flat; turn golden anddrop just before new growthbegins in late spring. Round-tipped,oblong, edible acornsenclosed by up to one-half inbowl-like cap. Grows well in lowdesert; tolerates a variety ofsoils. Needs periodic summersoakings.
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