Scientific Name
Quercus grisea
Common Name
Gray Oak, Shin Oak, Encino Prieta, Scrub Oak
Tree Description
Quercus grisea, gray oak, is a small tree with blue-green leathery leaves that are semi-deciduous. Its growth habit can be shruby, but is upright and sturdy.
Tree Size
Small
Height at Maturity
20ft–30ft
Width at Maturity
20ft–30ft
Growth Rate
Slow
Foliage Type
Semi-Evergreen
Deciduous
Sun Exposure
Sun
Part-Shade
Water Needs
Low Water
Potential Issues
Allergy health hazard
Average performance rating from pre-trial survey of experts
Good
Field Trial Monitoring Results
Good potential utility as an urban tree based on evaluation of 4 trees, healthy crown, 100% survival, fast growth rate. Branch dieback on one individual. Species is variable, likely due to hybridization in its natural habitat.
Propagation Results
We got good germination, with fresh seed sown in October. They are moderately slow growing.