Quercus gravesii facts for kids
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The Chisos red oak (also known as Grave's oak) is a special kind of oak tree. It's not very common and grows in North America. This tree belongs to the red oak group, which is part of the larger beech family. You can find Chisos red oaks growing naturally in parts of Mexico and the United States.
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What the Chisos Red Oak Looks Like
The Chisos red oak is a deciduous tree, meaning it loses its leaves every year, usually in the fall. These trees can grow quite tall, reaching up to 13 meters (about 43 feet) high. That's like a four-story building!
Leaves and Bark
The leaves of the Chisos red oak are smooth and don't have any fuzz or hair. Each leaf has between three and five pointed sections, called lobes. These lobes also have a small, sharp tip at the end, like a tiny spike. The bark of the tree is dark, almost black.
Where the Chisos Red Oak Grows
You can find the Chisos red oak in specific areas of the southwestern Texas. One important place where it grows is Big Bend National Park. It also lives in the mountain ranges of a nearby state in Mexico called Coahuila.
Related Oak Trees
The Chisos red oak is closely related to other types of oak trees. For example, it shares many features with the shumard oak and the emory oak. Scientists study these relationships to understand how different trees are connected.
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Natural range of Quercus gravesii
See also
In Spanish: Quercus gravesii para niños
