Garry's Oak

Carried by 2 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Garry's Oak (Quercus garryana var. breweri) is a native tree that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in slopes, at elevations from 2000-5900 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Tree, Shrub

Size

66 ft Tall

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

Color

Cream, Green

Flowering season

Spring

Special uses

Bank stabilization

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low

Propagation

For propagating by seed: Fresh seeds sow in fall outdoors or stratify to hold for spring sowing. (USDA Forest Service 1974).

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6*, 7*, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17, 18*, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Natural setting

Site type

Slopes

Plant communities

Mixed Evergreen Forest, Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Bats

Birds

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 144 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Abagrotis baueri

Sallow Button

Acleris hastiana

Acrobasis caliginella

Acrobasis comptella

Alternative names

Common names:

Brewer's Oak, Oregon White Oak, Oregon Oak

Sources

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