Monterey Oak, Monterrey Oak, Mexican White Oak, Netleaf White Oak
Quercuspolymorpha

Family: Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Quercus (KWER-kus)
Species: polymorpha (pol-ee-MOR-fuh)

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting