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Engelmann Oak (Quercus engelmannii)

Description

“Pet poisonous” – Toxic parts: shoots, leaves Quercus engelmannii is a small tree growing to 10 m (33 ft) tall, generally evergreen, but may be drought-deciduous during the hot, dry local summers, and has a rounded or elliptical canopy. The bark is thick, furrowed, and light gray-brown. The leaves are leathery, 3-6 cm (1-2.5 in) long and 1-2 cm (0.5-1 in) broad, of a blue-green color, and may be flat or wavy, with smooth margins. The flowers are catkins; the fruit is an acorn 1.5-2.5 cm (0.59-0.98 in) long, maturing 6-8 months after pollination.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Fagales

            • Family: Fagaceae

              • Genus: Quercus