Quercus mexicana, Mexican Red Oak. Shade Garden persistent berries in the fall

persistent berries in the fall and winter

Leaf size reduces well with proper techniques

and strong apical dominance

dense branching

Quercus mexicana, Mexican Red Oak. Shade Garden persistent berries in the fallUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7 Native Range: Eastern and central Mexico. Soil: Average soil conditions and neutral pH. Light: Full sun. Height in the Garden: 30' Attributes: Broadleaf evergreen oak with narrow, elongated foliage and a narrow ish, attractive structure. Features pachyderm like bark. Notes: This is a wonderful, broadleaf evergreen oak from the magical, primordial mysterious and beautiful Mexico. The entire breadth of Mexico is a botanical