Quercus garryana grows
in the northern 2/3 of California up to an elevation of 6000 feet near the
Southern limit of its range. Oregon Oak has 3 varieties Quercus
garryana var garryana is a tree to 60 feet, primarily found in the
northern part of the state. Quercus garryana var. breweri is a shrub
to 15 feet and is primarily found in the Siskiyou mountains. Quercus
garryana var breweri is also a shrub to 15 feet and the undersides of the
leaves are velvety. Quercus garryana is drought tolerant. The
leaves are deciduous, the acorns short and rounded with a small cap.
High resolution images
of Quercus garryana are available
