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THE Texana
Nuttall Oak
About the Texana Nuttall
Oak :
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. The
Texana Nuttail tree has a wide-spreading, rounded
crown. Fruits are oval acorns (to 1 1/2" long) with
scaly cups. Dark green leaves (4-8" long) are deeply
divided into 5-7 spiny, pointed lobes. Leaf shape is
reminiscent of the closely related pin oaks and
schumard oaks.
Fall color comes late, but often includes quality
shades of red. Species name is in reference to the
state of Texas where this oak was apparently first
identified. Gray-brown bark, initially thin and
smooth, later developes narrow scaly ridges. The
acorn matures in two seasons. The wood is used as
red oak lumber. The acorns are eaten by water fowl
and many small mammals. |
