Emory Oak

Quercus emoryi, Fagaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Desert Mountain MahoganyCercocarpus breviflorus

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Superb BeardtonguePenstemon superbus

Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

California Fan PalmWashingtonia filifera

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Sweet ThornAcacia karroo

Oak produces allelopathic compounds that can inhibit acacia establishment

Utah Century PlantAgave utahensis

Oak may produce allelopathic compounds while competing for light with century plant

Prairie Flameleaf SumacRhus lanceolata

Oak tannins can inhibit understory plants, while sumac produces allelopathic compounds

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionShade CreationWindbreakSoil Improvement

Edible Parts

Acorns

Medicinal Uses

AstringentAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Emory Oak grow in?

Emory Oak grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Emory Oak?

Good companions for Emory Oak include Desert Mountain Mahogany, Superb Beardtongue, California Fan Palm.

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