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| Chisos Red Oak, Graves Oak, Mountain Red Oak, Rock Oak Quercus gravesii Fagaceae (black oak group) Chisos Red Oak grows west of the Pecos River in high canyons of the Chisos, Davis, Del Norte and Glass Mountains in west Texas. It generally grows above 5,000 feet, on either igneous or limestone soils. It has spectacular fall color in shades of gold and red, the only oak west of the Pecos to put on such a brilliant display. It is closely related to Texas Red Oak (Q. texana) and Shumard Red Oak (Q. schumardii). Although it grows well in the Dallas area, it will not show fall color there.
Plant Habit or Use: small tree
Exposure: sun Flower Color: catkins 4 in. long Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: acorn 1/2 in. long Height: to 40 ft. Width: to 35. ft. Plant Character: deciduous
Heat Tolerance: high Water Requirements: Soil Requirements: adaptable Additional Comments:
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