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Botanical illustration of Gambel Oak (Quercus gambelii) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 4–8

Quercus gambelii

Gambel Oak

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Mature size: 15–30 ft tall
15–25 ft wide
Sun: Full Sun
Water use: Very Low
USDA zones: 4–8
Soil: Well-drained, rocky
Bloom: Inconspicuous
Spring

Notable features

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Companion plants for Gambel Oak

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Gambel Oak.

Botanical illustration of Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 4–9

Big Sagebrush

Artemisia tridentata

Shrub3–6 ft tallZones 4–9

Botanical illustration of Fourwing Saltbush (Atriplex canescens) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 5–9

Fourwing Saltbush

Atriplex canescens

Shrub3–6 ft tallZones 5–9

Botanical illustration of English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) — a evergreen perennial for USDA zones 5–9

English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Perennial1–2 ft tallZones 5–9

Botanical illustration of Fringed Sage (Artemisia frigida) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–7

Fringed Sage

Artemisia frigida

Groundcover0.5–1.5 ft tallZones 3–7

Botanical illustration of Giant Sacaton (Sporobolus wrightii) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 5–9

Giant Sacaton

Sporobolus wrightii

Grass4–6 ft tallZones 5–9

Botanical illustration of Pineleaf Penstemon (Penstemon pinifolius) — a evergreen perennial for USDA zones 4–9

Pineleaf Penstemon

Penstemon pinifolius

Perennial0.5–1 ft tallZones 4–9

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