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| Gray Oak, Encino Prieta Quercus grisea Fagaceae (white oak group) Gray oak is a small evergreen tree that grows in the mountains of west Texas, generally on dry rocky igneous soils, but sometimes on limestone. Its small leaves are a leathery grayish green and give the tree its name. Gray Oak is closely related to Mohr Oak, Q. mohriana, and they look similar, except that Gray Oak's leaves have fuzz on both sides and Mohr Oaks's are green and shiny above. Plant Habit or Use: large shrub small tree Exposure: sun partial sun Flower Color: catkins Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: acorn 1/2 inch long Height: to 50 ft. Width: to 40 ft. Plant Character: evergreen Heat Tolerance: high Water Requirements: low Soil Requirements: adaptable Additional Comments:
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