Gambel Oak

Quercus gambelii, Fagaceae

Zones

4–8

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Southern MilkvetchAstragalus hamosus

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Asian HazelCorylus heterophylla

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Star CloverTrifolium stellatum

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Mexican HickoryCarya palmeri

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Upright cloverTrifolium strictum

Gambel oak produces tannins that inhibit understory legumes and creates dense shade

Barrel medicMedicago truncatula

Oak tannins and other phenolic compounds inhibit medic growth and nitrogen fixation

Uses

Functions

Nut ProductionWildlife HabitatTimberErosion Control

Edible Parts

Nuts

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

Common Questions

What zones does Gambel Oak grow in?

Gambel Oak grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Gambel Oak?

Good companions for Gambel Oak include Southern Milkvetch, Asian Hazel, Star Clover, Mexican Hickory.

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