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Texana Nuttall Oak
The acorn matures in two seasons. Species name is in reference to the state of Texas where this oak was apparently first identified. The wood is used as red oak lumber. The Texana Nuttail tree has a wide-spreading, rounded crown. The acorns are eaten by water fowl and many small mammals. Dark green leaves (4-8" long) are deeply divided into 5-7 spiny, pointed lobes. Fall color comes late, but often includes quality shades of red. Fruits are oval acorns (to 1 1/2" long) with scaly cups. The Texana Nuttall Oak tree, Quercus texana, also known as Spanish oak, Nuttall's oak, Texas red oak, Spotted Oak, Rock oak, and red river oak, is a large deciduous native tree of the red oak group. Leaf shape is reminiscent of the closely related pin oaks and schumard oaks. Gray-brown bark, initially thin and smooth, later developes narrow scaly ridges. ... details
Flame Willow The Flame Willow, 'Salix Willow', gets it's name from the stems that turn red in late fall and lasts until early spring. They grow fast and can be planted as privacy screens where the fall color will be fabulous!. It grows multistemmed, more like a shrub, unless trained otherwise. The Flame willow is very hardy and responds well to pruning. Plant these as specimens or in a line along a border. |
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