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Gambel Scrub Oak
Quercus gambelii
Gambel Scrub Oak
In stock · from $219.99
A native "scrub oak" of much of the west and parts of Mexico, it is found on much of the bench area along the Wasatch front in Utah. Shiny dark green leaves are broad, deeply lobed on each side of the central vein. Capped acorns appear in summer, turning to green and then golden brown as they mature. Reproduction can occur from the acorns but also spreads rapidly from root sprouts underground. Well adapted to both wet spring areas as well as dry hillsides. Will grow much faster with irrigation.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-19.
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Gambel Scrub Oak get?
About 20-25' tall and 12-15' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Gambel Scrub Oak need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Gambel Scrub Oak need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Gambel Scrub Oak grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Gambel Scrub Oak in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $219.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Gambel Scrub Oak wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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