Turbinella Oak
Also called the Sonoran scrub oak, the Turbinella Oak is one of the best of the shrubby oak species that grow throughout the West. The evergreen foliage is an excellent powdery blue that contrasts perfectly with the purple growth tips. Its a very drought tolerant shrub to small multi-branched tree, but can also handle some big monsoons during the growing season.
Latin Name: Quercus turbinella
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: 4-8 ft. in height and width
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: 7a, we’re guessing.