Wavyleaf Oak

Wavyleaf oak is a beautiful, deciduous shrub native to the southern Rocky Mountains. It is a naturally occurring hybrid of gambel oak (Q. gambelii) and shrub live oak (Q. turbinella).

Its thick, leathery, blue-green leaves have wavy margins. It is a graceful, tough shrub with gorgeous leaves. It may produce small acorns. It can make a great background plant or specimen.

Planting wavyleaf oak is a wonderful way to add native plants to your landscape.

Wavyleaf Oak

Wavyleaf oak is a beautiful, deciduous shrub native to the southern Rocky Mountains. It is a naturally occurring hybrid of gambel oak (Q. gambelii) and shrub live oak (Q. turbinella).

Its thick, leathery, blue-green leaves have wavy margins. It is a graceful, tough shrub with gorgeous leaves. It may produce small acorns. It can make a great background plant or specimen.

Planting wavyleaf oak is a wonderful way to add native plants to your landscape.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Quercus x undulata

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Pronunciation

KWER-kus un-dew-LAY-tuh

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Mature Height

5 to 10 ft.

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Mature Spread

5 to 10 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

green-yellow

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Bloom time

inconspicuous

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Colorado Native

Yes

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Natural Habitat

native to southern Rocky Mountains

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Light Requirements

sun to light shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-8

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Elevation Limit

not specified

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