Black Oak (Quercus emoryi)

Family: Fagaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Quercus emoryi is an evergreen Tree growing to 12 m (39ft 4in) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower in May, and the seeds ripen in September. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet taste, it is an important item of food for the Indians in S. — Seed - raw or cooked.; A sweet taste, it is an important item of food for the Indians in S.; Arizona and northern Mexico and is sold in the local markets there.; The seed is up to 2cm long and 1cm thick.

Habitat & North American Range

Canyons, dry foothills and mountain slopes, 1350 - 2350 metres, growing best in sheltered valleys. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)