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Gambel oak

Quercus gambelii

Gambel oak (Quercus gambelii) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–10b. Mature size 20'–50'. Blooms Mar–May.

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Family
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Group
tree
Native range
Native to 9 U.S. states, including AZ, CO, NM, NV, OK, SD…
USDA hardiness
Zones 2a–10b
Mature size
20'–50'
Sun
Part shade
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
Mar–May
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Gambel oak (Quercus gambelii)
Quercus gambelii — Gambel oak. Photo via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Gambel oak (Quercus gambelii) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–10b. Mature size 20'–50'. Blooms Mar–May. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, gambel oak pairs naturally with: Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana), Box elder (Acer negundo), Boxelder (Acer negundo var. interius), Boxelder (Acer negundo var. negundo).

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