Oak — Wavyleaf
Quercus undulata
Oak — Wavyleaf (Quercus undulata) is a Colorado-native tree suited to the Colorado Front Range, rated "Recommended for Most Sites" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List. It matures to about 6–15 ft tall and 8–15 ft wide, and needs low water. Shrubby habit.
Colorado nativelow water6–15 ft tall and 8–15 ft wideXeric / water-wise
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At a glance
- Rating
- Recommended for Most Sites
- Botanical name
- Quercus undulata
- Variety / cultivar
- Wavyleaf
- Type
- Tree
- Mature size
- 6–15 ft tall and 8–15 ft wide
- Water needs
- low water
- Colorado native
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.0–8.2
- Hail tolerance
- moderate
- Wind tolerance
- moderate
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
Planting & establishment
Water deeply every 7–10 days through the first 2 summers. Winter water 1–2×/month October–March when soil is dry and unfrozen — winter desiccation is a top killer of newly-planted trees. Year 3: taper to 2×/month in summer, then rely on natural precipitation.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Oak — Wavyleaf good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Oak — Wavyleaf is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a tree suited to Colorado's Front Range, rated "Recommended for Most Sites" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List.
- How big does Oak — Wavyleaf get?
- It matures to about 6–15 ft tall and 8–15 ft wide.
- How much water does Oak — Wavyleaf need?
- It needs low water once established.
- Is Oak — Wavyleaf native to Colorado?
- Yes — it is a Colorado native.
