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Quercus gambelii

Also Known As

Gambel Oak
Rocky Mountain White Oak

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'
W: 25'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Quercus gambelii plant details

Quercus gambelii is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus gambelii

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 25 FT wide, 30 FT tall
Uses: native plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus gambelii

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Also known as rocky moutain white oak small tree to 6 m (20 ft) tall, or a thicket-forming shrub. bark light gray, furrowed into scaly ridges. leaves alternate, elliptical or oblong, deeply 7-11 rounded-lobed about halfway to midvein, tapering to base, 5-15 cm (2-6 in) long and 3-8 cm (1.2-3.1 in) wide, shiny dark green above, pale green and hairy below. fruits are acorns maturing in the first year, egg-shaped, about 15 mm (0.6 in) long, with cup covering about 1/3.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Native to the "Four Corners" States, this deciduous tree can be grown as a multistem shrub or small single stem tree, eventually reaching 45 ft. Tolerates high pH soil. Drought resistant once established.