Silverleaf Oak | Silvery White Underside Oak Tree

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Silverleaf Oak

Quercus hypoleucoides

Two-Toned Silver & Green Foliage • Drought-Tolerant Large Shrub • Excellent for Texture & Contrast

$179.00

Container sizeSize guide 15 Gallon 24" Box 36" Box

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Description

Silverleaf Oak is a distinctive, small evergreen oak or large shrub known for its striking two-toned leaves: shiny green on top and silvery-white underneath. This drought-tolerant, slow-growing plant is ideal for adding texture and light contrast to rock gardens, dry borders, or as a large, sculptural shrub.

Grown for its beautiful foliage contrast: glossy green leaf surfaces with strikingly felted, silvery-white undersides that are revealed when the wind blows.
Typically grows as a large, multi-stemmed shrub or small, spreading tree, perfect for informal screens or accents.
Extremely drought tolerant and thrives in poor, rocky, well-drained soils in full sun.
A unique and water-wise choice for adding Mediterranean flair and four-season interest.

Quick Facts

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Mature height: 20-30 ft.
Mature spread: 20-30 ft.
Light: Full sun to partial shade

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Features:Foliage: Narrow, lance-shaped, leathery leaves with a glossy, yellow-green to light green upper surface and a striking, felt-like silver-white underside.Flowers: Insignificant yellowish catkins in spring.Fruit: Produces small, golden-brown acorns that provide food for wildlife.Habit: A small, evergreen tree or large shrub with a dense, multi-branched, rounded to irregular crown.
Growth Rate: Slow
Key Advantages:Exceptional drought tolerance.Striking silver-backed foliage.Adaptable to poor, rocky, and alkaline soils.Provides food and habitat for wildlife.Very low maintenance once established
Landscape Uses:Water-wise and xeriscape gardens.Native and wildlife gardens.Rock gardens and dry slopes.Small shade tree for patios

Faqs

Q: How do I use it in the landscape?A:Use it as aspecimen shrubin a hot, dry border, mass it on a slope for erosion control, or plant it in alarge containerto showcase its unique foliage. It can also be pruned to emphasize its sculptural branch structure.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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