Quick answer: Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana) is native to 3 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry-Medium |
| Soil | Deep, well-drained |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-May |
| Height | 40-80 ft |
| Wildlife value | Acorns, hundreds of caterpillar species |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Oregon white oak
Where is Oregon white oak native?
Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana) is native to California, Oregon and Washington. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Oregon white oak bloom?
Oregon white oak blooms Apr-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Oregon white oak need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry-Medium. Soil: Deep, well-drained. Mature height: 40-80 ft.
Is Oregon white oak good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Acorns, hundreds of caterpillar species.
Is Oregon white oak deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Oregon white oak is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Oregon white oak?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Quercus garryana by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Oregon white oak.
- Pacific madrone Arbutus menziesii
- Tall Oregon grape Mahonia aquifolium
- Bigleaf maple Acer macrophyllum
- Pacific aster Symphyotrichum chilense
- California bay laurel Umbellularia californica
- Western azalea Rhododendron occidentale
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