Quercus gambelii
Gambel oak · also Scrub oak, Oak brush, White oak
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Quercus gambelii, also known as Gambel oak, is a deciduous small tree or large shrub found in western North America. It forms dense thickets with deep, irregularly-lobed leaves that offer attractive fall colors. This hardy species tolerates strong winds, snow, fire, and drought, making it suitable for challenging urban sites, while its acorns and foliage provide food for local wildlife.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 5130.17%—3.0 in
- 120.00%—2.0 in
- 30.00%—47 in
No city in this list records planting dates for this species, so age is blank throughout.
Traits
- Form
- Multi-trunk
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Mature height
- 20–40 ft
- Canopy spread
- 20–30 ft
- Water needs
- Low
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Wildlife value
- High
- Blooms
- Mar, Apr, May
Trunk diameters across every city: median 3.0 in, mean 4.7 in, 90th percentile 9.0 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Other Quercus in the catalogue
74 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
