Lacey Oak

Lacey Oak is one of the finest native shade trees for Central Texas, combining exceptional beauty with outstanding toughness. Its distinctive blue-green leaves emerge with peach-colored new growth in spring, provide cooling summer color, and often turn golden yellow in fall. Slower growing than many shade trees, Lacey Oak develops a broad, graceful canopy that is perfectly sized for most residential landscapes. Native to the Edwards Plateau, it thrives in the rocky limestone soils around Georgetown and is highly drought tolerant once established. Resistant to oak wilt and requiring little maintenance, Lacey Oak provides excellent shade while producing acorns that support birds and other wildlife. It is an outstanding long-term investment for homeowners seeking a beautiful, durable native tree.