Englemann Oak Tree
A stunning evergreen oak from Southern California with leaves that have a wonderful bluish color to them. Englemann Oak is not often planted this far north so these are a bit of an experiment, but the seed was collected by our friend Nick Lake at the highest elevation he could find them so we’re hoping for a decent bit of cold hardiness to these.
Latin Name: Quercus englemannii
Site and Soil: 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: 20-40 ft. in height
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: August
Yield: 50+ lbs.
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: 8b, we’re guessing.