Quercus Species, Loquat Leaf Oak, Loquat Oak, Mexican Oak

Quercus rhysophylla is definitely hardier than stated here, this oak survives great here in Salt Lake City, Utah (zone 7b) and the 4 wint...Read Moreers i’ve had it in the ground it’s stayed mostly evergreen with a little leaf loss when temps got to 15 F. Our temperature hit around 12-15 F all 3 winters at the very lowest, and there was only minor browning to a few of the leaves. I know there is probably different hardiness depending on locality of resourced seed (ie higher elevations) so it’s possible I have a higher elevation variety that is more tolerant to cold. And the 105 F (sometimes more) temperatures we had last summer didn’t even make it skip a beat. I am totally obsessed with this tree, it’s just so unique.

This IS NOT a medium sized tree so research carefully and plan for proper planting location. This beautiful oak is an incredibly fast g...Read Morerower and will easily reach 60 ft. During our mild z9a winters it will stay mostly evergreen but in the event of temp extremes, hot or cold, the loquat oak will drop its leaves almost entirely. The first time we observed this I panicked, thinking I had lost the tree. Not so, it recuperated quickly. Does not like wet feet. I love this tree and highly recommend it.

UPDATE 3/18: tree is 30 ft tall. Continues to be a stunning tree.

I planted a 60 cm Quercus rhysophylla 'Maya' in my zone 7b garden last fall. After a enduring winter and cold spring it lost all it's lea...Read Morefs eventually, but resprouted vigourasly when tempatures started to rise in may. Cultivar 'Maya' is very hardy and recommended for cooler climates.

This is a wonderful small to medium tall tree. Evergreen, with larger leaves that resemble a loquat, it maintains an attractive shape wit...Read Moreh little need for training. Mine was at least 20 feet tall and had been in the ground for perhaps five years (30 gallon when planted) when Hurricane Ike took it down. I highly recommend this tree. Great in smaller yards where many of the larger trees would overwhelm.