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Oregon White Truffle

Tuber oregonense, Tuberaceae

Zones
6–9
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Scrub HickoryCarya floridana
Nutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Wine-colored False TruffleRhizopogon vinicolor

Both hypogeous fungi compete for mycorrhizal partnerships with overlapping host tree species

Dyeball FungusPisolithus arhizus

Both ectomycorrhizal fungi compete for association with tree roots in forest ecosystems

Uses

Functions

Mycorrhizal PartnershipNutrient CyclingSoil BuildingGourmet Food Production

Edible Parts

Fruiting Body

Common Questions

What zones does Oregon White Truffle grow in?

Oregon White Truffle grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Oregon White Truffle?

Good companions for Oregon White Truffle include Scrub Hickory.

Design guilds with Oregon White Truffle and see companion relationships visually.

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