Gila Monster Hybrid Gambel Scrub Oak
Quercus x gambelii 'Gila Monster'
Hybrid Gambel Scrub Oak
Currently unavailable
A seedling strain of gambel and bur oak that remains as a single tree with a main leader instead of a colony of multi-stem trees. Dark green leaves turn yellow-orange to orange-red in the fall. Upright crown with a somewhat open habit. Highly drought tolerant when established and tolerates cold with ease.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Good fall color.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Gila Monster Hybrid Gambel Scrub Oak get?
About 40' tall and 20' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Gila Monster Hybrid Gambel Scrub Oak need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Gila Monster Hybrid Gambel Scrub Oak need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Gila Monster Hybrid 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 Gila Monster Hybrid Gambel Scrub Oak in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Gila Monster Hybrid 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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