Quercus oblongifolia

Also Known As

Mexican Blue Oak

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'
W: 15'

planting zones

7a-10b

Quercus oblongifolia plant details

Quercus oblongifolia is a broadleaf evergreen tree with blue foliage. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus oblongifolia

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 0 - 15 FT - wide, 0 - 30 FT - tall
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus oblongifolia

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A lovely evergreen oak – we do tend to think all evergreen oaks are lovely -- from Sonora, Chihuahua, Arizona and a dab in New Mexico. To 30' or so eventually, with a narrow crown and 2" powder-blue leaves aging to light green. This drought tolerant beauty should be much more commonly used in USDA zone 7 or above. Easy to grow in well-drained soil, preferring space with little competition from surrounding trees. As we like to say, “Get you some." Enjoys full sun and free-drainage.