Quercus gravesii (Graves Oak, Chisos Red Oak)
Botanical Information
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Species | gravesii |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Coahuila, Mexico and Texas, United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 12 m |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Habitat | Found at altitudes of 1,200-2,300 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Black, ridged with thing greyish-green or reddish-brown twigs. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Ovoid, brown, 2-5 mm. |
| Leaf Description | Elliptic-oblong, thin, 3-7 toothed lobes, shiny green with a pale, reddish-brown underside and a rounded or cuneate base, 5-10 x 4-8 cm. |
| Fruit Description | Acorn, ovoid, singular or paired, 1.2-1.5 cm. |