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(Quercus engelmannii)
Engelmann Oak (Quercus engelmannii)
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Madeleine Claire
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Photo by: Madeleine Claire | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Madeleine Claire | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-02-13T16:44:38Z |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Quercus engelmannii, commonly known as Engelmann Oak, is a tree that can be evergreen or semi-deciduous, native to the coastal sage scrub and chaparral of Southern California, particularly in San Diego County, and extending into Baja California, Mexico. It typically grows to a height and width of 25-60 feet (8-18 meters), with a rounded or elliptical canopy that provides dappled shade. Engelmann Oak is adapted to the Mediterranean climate of its native range, with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.
Engelmann Oak is valued for its attractive, blue-green foliage and its adaptability to drought conditions, making it suitable for xeriscaping and naturalistic landscapes. It is used in large spaces such as parks and natural gardens. The tree’s bark is distinctive, being thick, furrowed, and light gray-brown, adding to its ornamental qualities. While it generally prefers full sun, it can tolerate partial shade and requires minimal water once established, thriving in well-drained soils. However, it is slow-growing and can be sensitive to overwatering and root diseases.CC BY-SA 4.0
Engelmann Oak is valued for its attractive, blue-green foliage and its adaptability to drought conditions, making it suitable for xeriscaping and naturalistic landscapes. It is used in large spaces such as parks and natural gardens. The tree’s bark is distinctive, being thick, furrowed, and light gray-brown, adding to its ornamental qualities. While it generally prefers full sun, it can tolerate partial shade and requires minimal water once established, thriving in well-drained soils. However, it is slow-growing and can be sensitive to overwatering and root diseases.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Trees
- Height: 25-60 feet
- Width: 25-60 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast, Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Fire Resistant, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant
Natural Habitat
Coastal sage scrub and chaparral
Other Names
Common Names: Engelmann’s Oak , Mesa Oak , Pasadena Oak
Scientific Names: Quercus engelmannii
GBIF Accepted Name: Quercus engelmannii Greene