Sonoran Scrub Oak

Quercus turbinella

Plant type:
Shrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
High

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic

Location

Min elevation:
4000
Max elevation:
10400
Counties:
Clark,
Lincoln

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Fast
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
Low
Lifespan:
Long
Survival:
NA

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Commercial availability:
Not commonly available
Citations:

Tirmenstein 1999. 

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