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The most common oak species in the state of Arizona are the Silverleaf, Emory, Shrub Live, and the Arizona White Oak. In this post, we’ll discuss these as well as some lesser common species: 1. Silver Leaf Oak (Quercus hypoleucoides)
16 sty 2023 · These are: Emory oak (Quercus emoryi); Arizona white oak (Q. arizonica); Gambel oak (Q. gambelii); and shrub live oak (Q. turbinella). The other four species: canyon live oak (Q. chrysolepis), net-leaf oak (Q. rugosa), wavyleaf oak (Q. undulata), and Dunn oak (Q. dunnii also called the Palmer oak, Q. palmeri) are less common. Gambel oak is ...
There are 9 different types of oak trees in Arizona. They are the Silver Leaf Oak, the Shrub Live Oak, the Emory Oak, the Arizona White Oak, the Gambel Oak, the Canyon Live Oak Leaf, the Net-Leaf Oak, the Wavyleaf Oak, and the Dunn Oak. In this article, we will discuss each of the nine oak trees and what makes them unique.
Family Name: Fagaceae. Botanical Name: Quercus arizonica. Sub Species: Variety: Forma: Cultivar: Characteristics: The Arizona white oak is a perennial evergreen. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and pinnate. They are dull yellow-green to blue-green and leathery in texture. The monoecious yellow-green flowers produce an acorn and bloom in spring.
Of these species, oak trees are some of the most beloved and iconic. With their sprawling canopies, sturdy trunks, and majestic presence, oak trees are a true symbol of the American Southwest. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at 9 different types of oak trees that can be found in Arizona.
According to Seed Plants of Northern Arizona (by W.B. McDougall), north central Arizona has eight species of true oak. Identifying individual species can be tricky as they are known to intergrade (hybridize) with each other.
Quercus arizonica, the Arizona White Oak, is found dominantly in Arizona, southwest New Mexico, northeast Sonora and Chihuahua, all Madrean Sky Islands associated regions. It is a long-lived oak in the family Fagaceae, native to eastern North America.
