Arizona white oak

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Also known as: Quercus arizonica

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The Arizona white oak (Quercus arizonica) is an oak species found in Arizona and Mexico. It is characterized by its entire, oblong to obovate leaves and a hemispherical cup that surrounds its acorns. This tree typically grows to about 18 meters (60 feet) tall and is found at altitudes between 1,500 and 3,000 meters (5,000–10,000 feet) on canyon slopes in the southwestern United States. Its narrow leaves are approximately 8 cm (3 inches) long and remain on the tree for one year. The Arizona white oak belongs to the subgenus Leucobalanus of the genus Quercus, which includes other white oaks known for their smooth, bristleless leaves and acorns with sweet seeds that mature in a single season.12

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The Arizona white oak (Q. arizonica), which is about 18 m (60 feet) tall, is found in the southwestern United States on the slopes of canyon walls, at altitudes from 1,500 to 3,000 m (5,000–10,000 feet). Its narrow leaves are about 8 cm (3 inches) long…
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The Arizona white oak (Q. arizonica), which is about 18 m (60 feet) tall, is found in the southwestern United States on the slopes of canyon walls, at altitudes from 1,500 to 3,000 m (5,000–10,000 feet). Its narrow leaves are about 8 cm (3 inches) long…
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