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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.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    Gardening facts about Quercus gambelii plant

    How to Grow Quercus gambelii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    aka Japanese Emperor Oak, Pinnatafida Daimyo Oak, Pinnatafida Emperor Oak

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12'-20'

    Width: 10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Quercus dentata 'Pinnatifida' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Quercus dentata 'Carl Ferris Miller'

    aka Quercus dentata 'C. F. Miller', C.F. Miller Emperor Oak, Carl Ferris Miller Daimyo Oak, Carl Ferris Miller Emperor Oak

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 25'-35'

    Width: 25'-35'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Quercus dentata 'Carl Ferris Miller' foliage by Danger Garden
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    Quercus robur 'Concordia'

    aka Concordia English Oak, Concordia Golden English Oak, Concordia Golden Oak

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Quercus robur 'Concordia' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Quercus costaricensis

    aka Quercus endresii, Quercus irazuensis

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 60'

    Width: 60'-100'

    • sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Quercus costaricensis foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Quercus pacifica

    aka Channel Island Scrub Oak,, Island Scrub Oak, Pacific Oak

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Quercus pacifica close-up, foliage by Stan Shebs
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