- Source: Quercus robusta
Quercus robusta, also called robust oak, is a rare North American species of oak. It has been found only in the Chisos Mountains inside Big Bend National Park in western Texas.
Quercus robusta is a deciduous tree growing up to 13 metres (43 feet) tall. The bark is black or brown, the twigs dark reddish brown. The leaves are up to 12 centimetres (4+3⁄4 inches) long, with a few teeth or small lobes along the edges. The tree grows in moist, wooded canyons.
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Online Plant Guide includes habit photo of cultivated specimen