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Engleman Oak

Engleman Oak

Quercus engelmannii

tree☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 9aZone 10b

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A drought-tolerant oak native to southern California, Engelmann oak is a medium-sized spreading tree with small leaves and deep roots adapted to arid conditions. It provides wildlife habitat and acorns for food, making it valuable in permaculture systems in dry regions.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
20–30′ tall × 20–30′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Fagaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southern California and Baja California

Native to: California

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Harvest Season

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

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with