Lacey Oak — Quercus laceyi

Blue green leaves, smaller tree for smaller yards. Drought resistant--Fall color is orange.

This species is undeniably one of the toughest oaks, endemic to the dry limestone hill in Bexar, Medina and Bandera counties, it thrives in places where no other oak does. It is a smaller oak than most, with a round top and shrub like appearance. Dark, blue green leaves are its distinguishing features with very small acorns. Relished by turkeys and feral hogs this acorn never gets a chance to grow into a tree. We grow this oak primarily to protect it and save this unique species, it definitely has a landscape potential in dry rocky areas. Not tolerant of a lot of water, it likes highly alkaline soils with good drainage. Plant this one where you can see it on a hillside.