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Quercus garryana


Oregon White Oak




Origin:  Western United States of America and southwestern Canada.
Family
Fagaceae
Genus
Quercus
Species
garryana
Category
Woody
Height
25-30 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
Shape
Rounded, spreading crown.
Habitat
Found at altitudes to 800 m.
Bark/Stem Description
Light brown to grey, thick and ridges with brown or yellowish twigs.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
Pointed and hairy, 6-12 mm in length.
Leaf Description
Oboval or elliptical, 5-7 deep lobes, dark green with a pale green underside, turning yellow or red in autumn, 2.5-12 x 5-8 cm.
Fruit Description
Acorn, elliptic, 2.5-3 cm.
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