Blue Oak, Quercus douglasii Bonsai small tree with unusual

small tree with unusual

This species is deeply connected with human history

smaller in bonsai or containers

thriving in dappled light beneath trees or in shady corners

The image of the fruiting is not mine

Blue Oak, Quercus douglasii Bonsai small tree with unusualUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6 Native Range: California. Soil: Average to poor soil conditions and Highly acidic to slightly alkaline.. Light: Full sun. Height in the Garden: Up to 70'. Attributes: Q. douglasii is a small to medium sized tree depending on the environment. It has beautiful grey blue foliage in summer and is winter deciduous. It sports light gray bark with small checks. Notes: This tree is an icon of the savannahs found in hot, dry