Quercus mexicana, Mexican Red Oak. unusual tree Wildlife Value: The berries attract

Wildlife Value: The berries attract birds

pendulous flowers in spring followed by little black fruits

It has a good base and  tons good roots in all the right places

Just keep clipping it back in summer to get it sumer ramified

It makes an excellent bonsai

Quercus mexicana, Mexican Red Oak. unusual tree Wildlife Value: The berries attractUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7 Native Range: Eastern and central Mexico. Soil: Average soil conditions and neutral pH. Light: Full sun. Height in the Garden: 30' Attributes: Broadleaf evergreen oak with narrow, elongated foliage and a narrow ish, attractive structure. Features pachyderm like bark. Notes: This is a wonderful, broadleaf evergreen oak from the magical, primordial mysterious and beautiful Mexico. The entire breadth of Mexico is a botanical