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    Quercus douglasii Cache Creek [Peter Podaris]

    Also Known As

    • Blue Oak

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 20'-30'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Quercus douglasii Cache Creek [Peter Podaris] plant details

    Quercus douglasii Cache Creek [Peter Podaris] is a broadleaf deciduous tree with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus douglasii Cache Creek [Peter Podaris]

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Uses: border plant, shade tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus douglasii Cache Creek [Peter Podaris]

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Handsome, small, deciduous tree to 20-30 ft most easily seen in the northern Sacramento Valley. This collection from Solano County, California by plantsman Peter Podaras has particularly blue, 1-2" leaves with subtle fall color in pastel yellows and oranges. Tolerant of most garden conditions but also of severe summer drought, though summer water to establish is best in sun to part shade. Frost hardy to at least -20 °F, USDA zone 5.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Quercus douglasii Cache Creek [Peter Podaris] plant

    How to Grow Quercus douglasii Cache Creek [Peter Podaris]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12'-20'

    Width: 10'

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    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 25'-35'

    Width: 25'-35'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 60'

    Width: 60'-100'

    • sun
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    Photo of Quercus costaricensis foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 30'

    Width: 25'

    • sun
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    Photo of Quercus gambelii foliage by Cory Maylett
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