GAMBEL OAK
quercus gambelii
This native oak is characterized by smaller size (for an oak), decent fall color, and light suckering.
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Mature Size: 25’ Tall x 20’ Wide
Annual Growth: 5-15”
Specific Maintenance: Plant where suckering and acorns will not cause a nuisance.
General Maintenance: Regular watering, Structural Pruning (every 5-10 yrs), Annual balanced fertilizer (May-June, slow-release), Protect from deer.
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Benefits:
Orange to yellow fall color, good growth rate, great cold-hardiness, wind tolerant, native, drought tolerant, soil adaptable, disease and pest issues are rare.
Drawbacks:
Acorns are small, drop in Fall, most people don’t mind them with this species.
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