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Quercus glauca

Also Known As

  • Ring-Cupped Oak

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 20'-30'
  • W: 10'-20'

planting zones

  • 7a-10a

Quercus glauca plant details

Quercus glauca is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus glauca

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus glauca

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare EG shrub oak (or small tree) whose leathery leaves are glossy green above, glaucous beneath. S/M

Gardening facts about Quercus glauca plant

How to Grow Quercus glauca

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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