Quercus hypoleucoides A. Camus
Fagaceae (Beech Family)
USDA Symbol: quhy
One of North Americas most distinctive and beautiful small oaks, Silverleaf Oak is grown in warm regions as an ornamental for its unusual foliage. The scientific name, meaning white underneath, refers to the leaves.
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Bloom InformationBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
DistributionUSA: AZ , NM , TX
Native Distribution: Trans-Pecos Texas west to SE. Arizona; also N. Mexico; at 5000-7000 (1524-2134 m).
Native Habitat: Mountain slopes and canyons; in oak woodland with other evergreen oaks.
Additional resourcesUSDA: Find Quercus hypoleucoides in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Quercus hypoleucoides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Quercus hypoleucoides
MetadataRecord Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff