Discover Quercus garryana, also known as Oregon White Oak, a unique tree species native to the Pacific Coast of North America. Known for its broad-ranging habitat, the Oregon white oak thrives from Los Angeles County, California, up to British Columbia in Canada. This adaptability has enabled its survival in a range of diverse ecosystems, from sea level up to 5,000 ft in altitude. It can be found flourishing in regions stretching from grasslands and closed-canopy forests to wetlands and valleys. A drought-tolerant tree, Quercus garryana typically grows slowly, reaching roughly 65 ft at maturity. Distinctively, it owes its presence to history's natural wildfires that allowed it to endure in regions otherwise dominated by coniferous forests. Explore the unique heritage and important ecological role of Quercus garryana, a resilient and critical part of North America's diverse forests.
