Encino texmole

Quercus deserticola Trel.

Family: Fagaceae

Pet & Human Safety

People: No hazard foundPets: Not on the ASPCA lists as we read them

Hazardous parts

Not yet checked.

Preparation

n/a

Hazard type

Not yet checked.

Hazard route

No hazard route is stated for this plant in the sources cited; absence is not a safety clearance.

How complete this information is

We have not researched the safety of this plant yet.

Toxic to pets

No ASPCA entry found.

ASPCA index has only a genus page, "Oak (Quercus species)": toxic to horses only, gallotannin; no dog or cat statement. That is a whole-genus statement, not a finding for this species. Do not treat as pet-safe.

PlotAndPetal cannot tell you whether a plant you found can be eaten. Only someone who can see the plant can identify it.

Look-alike warning

Could be mistaken for Other plants with a similar name or look. To tell them apart: Match on the scientific name, Quercus deserticola Trel. (author as printed in Flora del Bajio and eFloraMex; Kew WCVP prints the author slightly differently but accepts the same name), not on the common name.. Flora del Bajio separates it from Quercus grisea, which is a 2-6 m tree with round buds and leaves only 2-4 cm long.

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: Not checked yet
Light: direct sun (Celaya planting table).
Water needs: Celaya municipal planting schedule (a weak source for plant needs): water every third day while establishing, then weekly. The level is a plain-language reading of the source wording cited. Always finger-test two inches down.
Mature size: MX: Flora del Bajio: 6 to 10 m (about 20 to 33 ft) tall, trunk 10 to 60 cm across; MX Celaya table: Celaya planting table: 6.0 m to 10.0 m tall, crown 4.0 m

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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