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    Quercus pungens

    Also Known As

    • Sandpaper Oak

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-20'
    • W: 6'-15'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Quercus pungens plant details

    Quercus pungens is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus pungens

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: fagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus pungens

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The sandpapery feel to its shiny, wavy-edged leaves gives this 6-9' shrub/small tree of the Guadalupe Mountain pinyon-juniper forests its name. S/D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Quercus pungens plant

    How to Grow Quercus pungens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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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'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 15'-30'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 60'

    Width: 60'-100'

    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 25'

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    Photo of Quercus gambelii foliage by Cory Maylett
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