Quercus fusiformis 'Joan Lionetti'
Light: Full sun; well suited to intense Phoenix sun and reflected heat once established.
Water: Low to moderate water once established. Water deeply through the root zone, allowing soil to partially dry between irrigations. Irrigate more regularly during establishment and prolonged summer heat; avoid frequent, shallow watering.
Soil: Well-drained sandy, loamy, or clay soil; tolerates alkaline conditions. Avoid persistently wet soil and keep the root flare above finished soil grade.
Mature size: Typically 20–30 feet tall and wide; may become larger with age and favorable growing conditions.
Bloom: Small, inconspicuous flowers in spring; acorns develop afterward.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen to semi-evergreen in Phoenix; may briefly shed older leaves before new spring growth or during cold or drought stress.
Growth rate: Moderate; growth depends on irrigation, soil conditions, and establishment.