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| Emory Oak, Black Oak, Bellota, Roble Negro, Holly Oak, Apache Oak, Desert Live Oak, Western Black Oak Quercus emoryi Fagaceae (black oak group) Emory oak grows in moist canyons, valleys and creek bottoms in the mountains of the Trans-Pecos in west Texas, at elevations above 4,500 feet. It will not grow on alkaline soils. It must have acid soils, and moisture. The leaves have a holly-like appearance: dark green, stiff and glossy, with toothed margins. The tree is effectively evergreen, with new leaves appearing very soon after the old ones drop in the spring. Although most oaks in the black oak group have acorns that take two years to mature, emory oaks produce acorns annually. They are sweet and can be eaten out of hand, and are popular with wildlife as well. Plant Habit or Use: small tree medium tree Exposure: sun Flower Color: yellow catkins Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: 1/2 inch acorn Height: to 70 ft. Width: to 75 ft. Plant Character: evergreen semievergreen Heat Tolerance: medium Water Requirements: high medium Soil Requirements: acid Additional Comments:
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