Native Plants

Plateau Oak

Quercus fusiformis
Location

Native to

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Type
Shrubs, Trees
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit, Nuts

This thicket-forming, semi-evergreen shrub or large, spreading tree goes by many nicknames, including Texas Live Oak, Encino Molino, Escarpment Live Oak, and Tesmoli. It has a short, tapering trunk and gnarled branches and limbs that over time spread a great distance horizontally from the main trunk. It produces one inch long, spindle-shaped acorns that feed birds and mammals. Plateau Oak grows in full sun to partial shade, and in a variety of dry soils, including rocky, sandy, clay, or loam soils.

May Attract

Plateau Oak is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Finches
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Nuthatches
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Thrushes
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers
Family
Woodpeckers
Family
Wrens

Audubon Centers, State Offices & Chapters

These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services

In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center

10750 Pleasanton Road, San Antonio, TX 78221

(210) 628-1639 |

mlac@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects
  • Native plant sales
  • Residential habitat improvement consultation

Local & Regional Resources

Local and regional native plant societies, databases, and other resources may have expertise on exactly what plants are best for your particular area and climate.

Garden Style San Antonio

2800 U.S. Hwy 281 North, San Antonio, TX 78212

Online Nurseries

Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.

Redenta's Garden Shop

2001 Skillman Street, Dallas, TX 75206

(214) 823-9421

Native Gardeners

3300 W Division St, Arlington, TX 76012

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