Oregon white oak

The Oregon white oak, also known as Garry oak (Quercus garryana), is a species of oak tree native to western North America. It is characterized by light-gray bark and distinctive obovate, pinnatifid leaves.1

This tree belongs to the white oak group, which are trees and shrubs in the genus Quercus known for their smooth, bristleless leaves and acorns with sweet seeds that mature in one season. The Oregon white oak is an important timber tree in the Pacific coastal region, often growing over 24 meters (80 feet) tall with widespreading branches.2

White oaks, including the Oregon white oak, are often dispersed by gray squirrels, which bury acorns and contribute to the trees' reproduction.2