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Gambel Oak

Quercus gambelii

                                            


 

Growth Form: irregular

Crown Density: moderate

Size: 4 to 15 feet high, Spread variable

Drought Resistance: Low

Cold Hardiness: Good

Growth Rate: Slow

Life Span: Long

Elevational Range: 4100 to 9000

Soil Conditions: Adapted to coarse and medium textured soils

Possible Insect Problems: gall wasps

Possible Disease Problems: anthracnose

Wildlife Value: High

Seasonal Color: not conspicuous

Miscellany: native though can be regarded as weedy in some areas