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Quercus engelmannii |
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Engelmann Oak |
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Form: |
Tree |
Growth habit: |
Broad,
dense shaped crown |
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Size: |
40' h x 40'
w |
Deciduous: |
Drought
deciduous |
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Flowering Season: |
Spring |
Growth Rate: |
Moderate |
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Flower Color: |
Produces
Acorns |
Hardiness: |
to 20
degrees |
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Exposure: |
Full sun |
Cultural Uses: |
Acorns used by Native Americans for food |
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Soil Moisture: |
Semi-dry |
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Soil Type: |
Sandy loam/Rock |
CNPS Status: |
RED "4"
1-2-2
CNPS listed
as "Rare" |
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Family: |
Fagaceae |
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Distribution: |
San Gabriel
Valley, Santa Rosa Plateau, Riverside County |
Habitat: |
Slopes,
foothills, woodlands |
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Wildlife Value: |
Acorns provide food for wildlife. Trees
are used by wildlife for cover and nesting. Fallen leaves help to
develop Micorrihizal fungi layers for habitat health. |
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Description: |
Very rare oak of the San Gabriel Valley-
Native to Pasadena and Pomona. Good specimen tree. High wildlife
value. Best on mesas with excellent drainage. Tolerant of most
soils. |
