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Silverleaf Oak

Silverleaf Oak

Quercus hypoleucoides

tree☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 8aZone 10a

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A native Arizona oak with distinctive whitish undersides on its evergreen leaves, thriving in arid to semi-arid mountain regions. Valued for drought tolerance and as wildlife habitat, producing acorns that feed wildlife.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
slow
Size
40–60′ tall × 30–50′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Fagaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, southern California)

Native to: Arizona, California, New Mexico

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
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A
M
J
J
A
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D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Companion Planting

Plants well with