Blue oak
Quercus douglasii
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A native California oak with distinctive blue-gray foliage and a wide, spreading crown. Highly drought-tolerant and ideal for dry landscapes, it produces acorns that support local wildlife.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
California (Sierra Nevada foothills and interior valleys)
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A native California oak with distinctive blue-gray foliage and a wide, spreading crown. Highly drought-tolerant and ideal for dry landscapes, it produces acorns that support local wildlife.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Blue oak grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
California (Sierra Nevada foothills and interior valleys)
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation