Emory Oak
Quercus emoryi
This Emory Oak was found in a deep, shady portion of Peralta Canyon, Superstition Mountains, Arizona. This image is hosted at high resolution Wikipedia
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Insects on Emory Oak
Catorhintha
TREE: A medium sized tree with very dark bark that is fissured
vertically and horizontally into more-or-less rectangular scales.
LEAVES: Dark green, shiny leaves are wavy edged and have fairly sharp
points; one at the tip and a few or none along the lateral margins. Most leaves
remain on tree through winter; some are shed in spring as new leaves emerge, while still more are replaced after the onset of summer rains.
RANGE: Emory Oak appears frequently as a component of Arizona's sycamore
galleries. Some trees growing in moister, deep soils can grow to large
proportions. Less frequent at the higher and lowest elevations.
FLOWERS: Catkins of small flowers without showy petals.
Abundant pollen colors the flowers yellow and is mostly dispersed by wind.
FRUIT: Acorns mature in one season and have a scaly cup which is
hairy inside and out.