Arizona White Oak Tree
Magnificent oak tree from the sky islands of the Southwest. The Arizona White Oak is an extremely handsome evergreen oak that is well adapted to our climate here in the Pacific Northwest, handling our coldest winters with ease and not seeming to mind the dry summers, though it does enjoy some deep waterings in mid to late summer. Great wildlife and landscape tree.
Latin Name: Quercus arizonica
Site and Soil: Arizona White Oak requires 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Hardiness: Hardy to at least 0F
Bearing Age: 4-5 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 20-60 ft. in height
Pests & Diseases: Oaks are susceptible to Sudden Oak Death, a fungal disease that can kill entire stands of oaks, though we’ve not seen it yet in our area
USDA Zone: 8a, we’re guessing. Plants have been hardy for the past 4 winters here in the PNW