Quercus garryana

Named to honor Nicholas Garry of the Hudson's Bay Company, this is the climax species of the pre-1850’s Willamette Valley oak savanna. We see occasional remnants of these original trees, some of which measure more than 5' in diameter and exceed 300 years old. These are truly heritage trees, having sheltered and fed the Kalapuya Indians, who gathered acorns by the ton and processed them to make thick soup and flatbread.

Plant Details

Common Name Oregon White Oak
Growth Habit Tree
Hardiness Zone Zones 6–9
Mature Height 40'-80'
Mature Width 40'-70'
Flowering Season Spring
Foliage Color Green
Plant Features Native to Pacific Northwest, Native to North America, and Drought resistant

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