Bur x Gambell Oak, Burgambell Oak Quercus macrocarpa x gambellii

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Botanical Name:

Quercus macrocarpa x gambellii

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Quercus

Species:

macrocarpa

Variety:

x gambellii

Common Name:

Bur x Gambell Oak, Burgambell Oak

Height:
60 feet
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
3

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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days , or until radicle emergence.
Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to artificial stratification.
In a Nutshell:
* The Bur-gambel oak is a Bur oak hybrid which is vigorous, fast growing, and produces heavy crops of acorns at a young age.
* The drought tolerance of the Gambel oak combined with the cold tolerance of the bur oak make this hybrid one the of the hardiest oaks available.
* Wildlife benefit: Squirrels, chipmunks, deer, birds, and turkeys eat the acorns. more...