Common Name: Graves Oak (Chisos Red Oak) Latin Name: Quercus gravesii Tree Size: Medium Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Moderate Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife Features: Fall color is yellow to red. Comments: Native to the mountains around Big Bend. Problems: Could be hard to find in nurseries. Firewise: Yes

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