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Oregon oak

Oregon oak

Quercus garryana

tree☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 3bZone 9b

Oregon oak is a native deciduous oak with a broad, spreading crown and distinctive lobed leaves that turn golden-brown in fall. Highly drought-tolerant and slow-growing, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
40–80′ tall × 40–80′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

high

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 3bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 9b

pH Range

4.86.7
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.8 to 6.7

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington, British Columbia)

Native to: Oregon, Washington

Function & Care

wildlife benefitwindbreakerosion control
Coppicing

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed