Net-leaf Oak

This is one of the absolute best and most bulletproof broad leaf evergreens for Utah. This exotic looking oak is 100% cold hardy in Salt ...Read MoreLake City (zone 7b) and stays completely evergreen. The only other evergreen oak I know of that even competes for beauty and hardiness is Quercus hypoleucoides. It is built for the southwests’ intense heat and blazing sun, and can be planted in a completely exposed location here in Utah. The more water you give it, the bigger and more tropical the leaves look. If you live in the southwest TRY THIS TREE OUT you will not be disappointed.

Planted Quercus rugosa La Siberica Strain three years ago as a 6" tall starter plant. Protected it the first winter in the ground but not...Read More since. Grows in full sun in fairly moist soil. Currently about 4 1/2' tall. Other than an occasional browned leaf, I haven't had any winter damage and it is planted in an exposed location. As with many oaks, the new growth comes out in flushes throughout spring and summer. Will be interesting to see how large this will get in my climate.