Scientific Name
Quercus arizonica
Common Name
Arizona White Oak
Tree Description
Quercus arizonica, Arizona white oak is a small to medium, semi-evergreen tree. It has attractive bluish foliage has spreading branches growing at right angles to the trunk. It's highly drought and heat tolerant and gets to maximum heights in moister areas.
Tree Size
Medium
Height at Maturity
30ft–60ft
Width at Maturity
40ft–50ft
Growth Rate
Slow
Foliage Type
Semi-Evergreen
Sun Exposure
Sun
Part-Shade
Water Needs
Low Water
Potential Issues
Allergy health hazard.
Average performance rating from pre-trial survey of experts
Excellent
Propagation Results
We got no germination with seed collected this trip and planted in October. Previous collections have had poor germination rates as well.
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