Quercus mexicana

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A small to medium deciduous tree to 10m tall and almost as much wide. It has grey bark which is warty and knobbly like an elephants leg. The leaves are dark green above pale green below, with smooth edges.

Quercus mexicana

Scientific classification

Species
Quercus mexicana (Quercus mexicana)
Genus
Quercus
Family
Fagaceae
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Toxicity
Trees
Plant type
8-12 metres
Height
wider than 8 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
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Habit
Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Distribution of Quercus mexicana

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Quercus mexicana

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Quercus mexicana care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
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Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by sowing seed soon after it drops. For more advice see propagating from seed (tree/shrub

Growing

Suited to large gardens and parkland. Grow in any well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in good light. For more advice see tree cultivation

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to oak processionary moth, aphids, caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and oak gall wasps

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