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Quercus engelmannii

Engelmann Oak

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

Native to San Diego and Los Angeles counties in California ranging S. into Baja. Grows to 50-60' and is great shade tree in time. Long rounded leaves are blue-green. Has performed well in summer heat. Remains completely evergreen.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen, Standard, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park, Street Tree, Swimming Pool

Special Uses

Screen, Wind Break, Shade Tree, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.

You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.