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Gray Oak (Quercus grisea) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Gray Oak

(Quercus grisea)

Gray Oak (Quercus grisea)

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Climate Requirements for West Palm Beach, Florida

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 10" - 50" 59" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 71°F - 103°F 90°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. 9°F - 47°F 57°F OK, but your winter temperatures are warmer than normal for this plant OK
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.

Summary

Quercus grisea, commonly known as Gray Oak, is a deciduous or semi-deciduous tree or shrub native to oak woodlands and pine-oak forests in the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 20-40 feet (6-12 meters) with a similar spread, and it has a rounded form with a dense canopy. The leaves are bluish-green to gray-green, and the bark is deeply furrowed, providing textural interest. The inconspicuous yellow-green flowers are catkins that appear in spring alongside the new leaves. Acorns are notable for their scaly, hairy cups, and light brown color, growing singly or in pairs.

Gray Oak is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor, rocky soils, making it suitable for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings in arid regions. It is also used for reforestation projects and as a wildlife habitat plant, as its acorns are a food source for birds and mammals. This oak requires minimal maintenance once established and is best suited for full sun to part shade conditions in well-drained soils. It is not commonly afflicted by serious pests or diseases, but oak wilt can be a concern.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub, Tree
  • Height: 45-60 feet
  • Width: 30-45 feet
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Flower Color: N/A
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Low
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Oak woodlands and pine-oak forests in the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico

Other Names

Common Names: Shin Oak , Scrub Oak

Scientific Names: Quercus grisea , Quercus undulata var. grisea

GBIF Accepted Name: Quercus grisea Liebm.