Scientific Name
Quercus laceyi
Common Name
Lacey Oak, Texas Blue Oak
Tree Description
Quercus laceyi, Lacey oak, is a medium to large, multi-stemmed deciduous tree with graceful foliage with spreading branches. It has low water needs and is highly drought tolerant. It has blue- or grey-tinted foliage that turns peach colored in spring and fall.
Tree Size
Medium
Height at Maturity
30ft–60ft
Width at Maturity
20ft–30ft
Growth Rate
Slow
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Sun Exposure
Sun
Part-Shade
Water Needs
Low Water
Potential Issues
clay soil adapted? Allergy health hazard
Average performance rating from pre-trial survey of experts
Excellent
Field Trial Monitoring Results
Good potential utility as an urban tree based on evaluation of 14 trees, healthy crown, 93% survival, slow growth rate. Signs of herbivory on majority of species. This species produces a nice fall color.
Propagation Results
We had good germination with seed sown outdoors October to December. Seedlings can suffer with our poor water quality and so far are growing slowly with additional fertilizer.
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