A rugged native oak with a broad, storybook canopy, bringing real shade, wildlife value, and a fall finish in warm gold and brown
FEATURES:
- Iconic, spreading oak canopy that creates generous shade and a natural “outdoor room” feel
- Native Northwest character with strong structure and long-lived, legacy-tree presence
- Wildlife-friendly acorns that support birds and backyard ecosystems
- Textured, durable branching that looks architectural in winter
- Drought-tolerant once established, a smart choice for lower-water landscapes
- Fall color in golden-yellow to warm brown tones for a grounded autumn finish
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Design the “future shade spot” now. Place this tree where you’ll want relief later, then plan a bench, a hammock hook, or a small gravel sitting area just outside the eventual drip line. You’re basically planting a future hangout, and that’s a very elite kind of planning.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6-9
- Mature Height: 40-60' tall
- Mature Width: 50-70' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 35-60' apart
Oregon White Oak
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Quercus garryana
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A rugged native oak with a broad, storybook canopy, bringing real shade, wildlife value, and a fall finish in warm gold and brown
FEATURES:
- Iconic, spreading oak canopy that creates generous shade and a natural “outdoor room” feel
- Native Northwest character with strong structure and long-lived, legacy-tree presence
- Wildlife-friendly acorns that support birds and backyard ecosystems
- Textured, durable branching that looks architectural in winter
- Drought-tolerant once established, a smart choice for lower-water landscapes
- Fall color in golden-yellow to warm brown tones for a grounded autumn finish
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Design the “future shade spot” now. Place this tree where you’ll want relief later, then plan a bench, a hammock hook, or a small gravel sitting area just outside the eventual drip line. You’re basically planting a future hangout, and that’s a very elite kind of planning.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6-9
- Mature Height: 40-60' tall
- Mature Width: 50-70' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 35-60' apart
Why plant Oregon White Oak?
Oregon White Oak is the kind of tree that makes a property feel rooted, like it belongs to the land instead of just sitting on it. It’s a true native with serious presence, developing into a broad, handsome canopy that offers real shade and that classic oak silhouette you can spot from a distance. It’s also a wildlife supporter, producing acorns that help feed birds and other critters, turning your yard into a more vibrant little ecosystem.
Seasonally, it’s not flashy in the spring flower sense, but it’s quietly spectacular in the way it holds structure. The foliage matures into a rich green canopy in summer, then transitions to golden-yellow to warm brown tones in fall, giving the landscape a natural, earthy finish before winter. This is a legacy tree, planted once, enjoyed for generations.
How to use Oregon White Oak in the landscape?
Plant it as a specimen shade tree in an open lawn or large naturalized area where the canopy can spread and create deep, comfortable shade over time. It’s ideal as an anchor tree on acreage, near a future seating area, or at the edge of a property where it can define space without needing a fence. In native or low-water landscapes, pair it with drought-tolerant grasses and shrubs to create a cohesive, regional look that feels effortless and authentic. Keep plantings at the base simple and give the tree room, the mature form is the feature, and crowding it with too much underplanting can hide the beauty of the structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Oaks do not have showy blooms. In spring they produce small, inconspicuous flowers (catkins) that aren’t ornamental. The main appeal is the canopy, structure, and fall color.
Once established, it can be quite drought tolerant. Deep watering during the first growing seasons helps build a strong root system, and after that it typically needs less supplemental watering except in prolonged drought.
Prune in late winter while dormant to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches and to develop good structure when the tree is young. Keep pruning conservative to preserve its strong natural form.
