What kind of oak tree is this?

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  1. axisjohn

    axisjohn Member

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    Iam located in San Antonio and am having a hard time identifying this oak tree. Please help . These pics are of the tree at my condo. Am interested in Planting around a hundred at my place in the country. Any help is much appreciated.
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  2. Silver surfer

    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Looks like Quercus palustris. Common name Pin Oak.
     
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  3. Poetry to Burn

    Poetry to Burn Active Member

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    Agree. Great plant but the leaves are persistent in winter at least in my yard they are.
     
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  4. saltcedar

    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Quercus palustris isn't native in Texas and doubtful it would
    tolerate our heat, drought and alkaline clay soils.
    Definitely in the Red Oak group though, possibly Quercus texana or Q. shumardii.

    HTH
    Chris
     
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  5. saltcedar

    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    BTW you don't want to plant 100 of any tree species
    especially Red Oaks! You have heard of Oak Wilt, yes?
    It's rampant in Central Texas and Fatal to Red Oaks and Live Oaks.
    HTH
    Chris
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I'm thinking Q. shumardii too.
     
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