Quercus engelmannii - Engelmann Oak, Mesa Oak (Plant) Bird Books identification tips

identification tips

Does best with regular water

Larger than 'Silver Carpet' but still compact enough for small gardens and borders

CA with a fair-wage workforce

Seeds are sought after by birds and chipmunks

Quercus engelmannii - Engelmann Oak, Mesa Oak (Plant) Bird Books identification tipsVery rare oak of the San Gabriel Valley native to Pasadena and Pomona. Good specimen tree. High wildlife value. Tolerant of most soils, but prefers good drainage. Plant Characteristics Family Name Fagaceae Species Name Quercus engelmannii Common Name Engelmann Oak, Mesa Oak Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Coast Part Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color None Flowering Months April, May Evergreen