Oregon Oak trees are known by a few different names, including Oregon White Oak, and as Garry Oak in British Columbia, Canada. Oregon Oaks grow in a much larger area of the west coast than other oak species, but are becoming increasingly rare in the Pugent Sound area of Washington. 

West of the cascades is where Oregon Oaks are most commonly found, favoring the maritime climate. They also are able to grow in warm, dry areas with infertile soil, but this environment stunts the growth. Similarly, they grow only as tall shrubs in rocky, wind exposed areas. 

 While Oregon Oaks are found often in rain sheltered areas, they are not very shade tolerant. They grow slower than many fir and other big leafed trees making them weak competitors. A characteristic that aids in their survival is that older oaks are somewhat fire resistant.

• Chartreuse-yellow
• Male and female flowers grow on the same tree, but in separate bunches

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• 3-6 inches long
• 2-4.5 inches wide
• 5-9 deep, round, irregular lobes
• Dark green and waxy on top
• Pale green with fine rust colored hairs on underside