Quercus Mexicana

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Description

Quercus Mexicana, also known as the Mexican white oak, is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Fagaceae family. It is native to Mexico and can grow up to 30 meters tall with a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. The bark of the tree is gray and deeply furrowed, while its leaves are simple, alternate, and have a length of about 5-12 cm. Quercus Mexicana produces acorns that are about 2.5 cm long and have a cup that covers 1/3 of the nut.

Taxonomic Information

Appearance

The Mexican white oak has a broad, round-shaped crown with dark green leaves that turn red or yellow in the fall. Its bark is gray and deeply furrowed, while its wood is heavy and strong. The tree produces acorns that are about 2.5 cm long and have a cup that covers 1/3 of the nut.

Care Guide

Quercus Mexicana requires moderate watering during the growing season and should be fertilized once a year. It prefers well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter and should be planted in full sun. The tree is hardy in USDA zones 7-10.

Common Pests & Diseases

Quercus Mexicana is susceptible to oak wilt, a fungal disease that causes leaf discoloration, wilting, and death. It is also susceptible to oak leaf blister, a fungal disease that causes raised blisters on the leaves. Common pests that affect the tree include oak leafrollers and oak skeletonizers.

Habitat

Quercus Mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Hidalgo, Michoacan, Morelos, Nuevo Leon, Oaxaca, Puebla, Queretaro, San Luis Potosi, Tamaulipas, Tlaxcala, and Veracruz. It grows in a variety of habitats, including montane forests, pine-oak forests, and cloud forests.

Question and Answer

Q: What is the height of Quercus Mexicana?
A: Quercus Mexicana can grow up to 30 meters tall.

Q: What is the hardiness zone for Quercus Mexicana?
A: Quercus Mexicana is hardy in USDA zones 7-10.

Q: What are the common pests that affect Quercus Mexicana?
A: The common pests that affect Quercus Mexicana include oak leafrollers and oak skeletonizers.

Q: What is oak wilt?
A: Oak wilt is a fungal disease that causes leaf discoloration, wilting, and death.

Related Plants

• Quercus alba
• Quercus dentata
• Quercus ilex
• Quercus palustris
• Quercus robur

References

• Dirr, M. A. (1998). Manual of woody landscape plants: their identification, ornamental characteristics, culture, propagation, and uses. Stipes Pub Llc.
• Little, E. L. (1980). National Audubon Society field guide to North American trees: Eastern region. Alfred A. Knopf.
• Peattie, D. C. (1953). A natural history of western trees. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.