Gambel Oak
Gambel Oak
Quercus gambelii
Plant type:
Tree
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
High
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Location
Min elevation:
4000
Max elevation:
10000
Counties:
Clark,
Lincoln,
Nye
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
High,
Low
Germination overall:
Low
Germination rate:
NA
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
Low
Lifespan:
Long
Survival:
NA
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:
Simonin 2000.