Netleaf Oak | Evergreen Compact Native Oak Tree

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Netleaf Oak

Quercus rugosa

Unique “Netleaf” Textured Foliage • Formal Upright Evergreen Form • Drought-Tolerant Specimen

$169.90

Container sizeSize guide 15 Gallon 24" Box

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Description

Netleaf Oak is a striking and architectural evergreen oak, prized for its unique, deeply veined leaves that resemble a raised net pattern. This slow-growing, drought-tolerant tree from the southwestern U.S. and Mexico offers exceptional texture and a formal, columnar to broad-pyramidal form, making it a distinctive specimen for a water-wise garden.

Grown for its extraordinary foliage: dark green, leathery leaves with deeply impressed veinsthat create a pronounced “netleaf” texture on both sides.
Develops a strong, upright, and densely branched form, often more narrow and formal than many native live oaks.
Highly drought and heat tolerant once established, and adaptable to a variety of well-drained soils.
A superb choice for adding sophisticated, year-round structure and unique foliage interest to a Mediterranean or xeriscape garden.

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Mature height: 25-60 ft.
Mature spread: 20-40 ft.
Light: Full sun to partial shade

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Features:Foliage: Pear-shaped (obovate) leaves with wavy margins and a deeply textured surface due to deeply impressed veins. The leaves are dark green, leathery, and have a distinctively wrinkled appearance with recurved (rolled-under) edges.Flowers: Insignificant yellowish catkins in spring.Fruit: Produces small, classic acorns in the fall.Bark & Habit: An evergreen tree with a short, stout trunk and a broad, rounded to columnar crown. The bark is thick, rough, and deeply furrowed, with a silver-brown to dark brown color.
Growth Rate: Slow
Key Advantages:Unique, textural, evergreen foliage。Excellent drought tolerance once established.Very low water requirements.Adaptable to a variety of well-drained soils.Provides habitat and food for wildlife
Landscape Uses:Specimen tree for water-wise landscapes.Shade tree for patios and courtyards.Native and wildlife gardens.Adds architectural interest with its bold foliage and form

Faqs

Q: Is it a California native?
A: No, it is native to the southwestern U.S. (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and Mexico. However, it is excellently adapted to the similar heat and drought conditions found in many Bay Area inland valleys.

Q: How fast does it grow?
A: It is slow-growing, especially when young. Patience is required, but it results in a strong, well-structured tree that is a permanent asset.

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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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