OURCF Climate Resiliency Champion Species

OREGON WHITE OAK Q uercus g a rry a n a

BROADLEAF

DECIDUOUS

FULL SUN

NATIVE

HIGH DROUGHT TOLERANCE

H : 40 FT

W : 40 FT

T he O regon W hite Oa k is a tough , sun - loving n a tive , growing 40-90 feet t a ll with a bro a d , rounded crown a nd he a vy , crooked br a nches . I ts lobed , d a rk green le a ves turn s a ddle - brown with hints of gold or red in f a ll , a nd its a corns ripen in a single ye a r , providing food for wildlife . T hriving in dry summer soils , it a voids irrig a ted l a wns to dodge root rot . W hile not ide a l a s a street tree , it offers gre a t shelter for rhododendrons . Na tive to the Pa cific N orthwest , this h a rdy tree reflects the region ’ s resilience a nd n a tur a l ch a rm .

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