Quercus gambelii Shin oak (Fagaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Quercus gambelii
Shin oak
Deciduous shrub
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The Quercus gambelii plant species is found in Western N. America - Rocky Mountains from Utah and Wyoming to Mexico. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Shin oak. Some home gardeners know the variety as Q. utahensis. (ADC.)Rydb.

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Latin Name:  Quercus gambelii
Common Name:  Shin oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry foothills and lower mountain slopes, 1350 - 2800 metres[62].

General Uses: A mulch of the leaves repels slugs, grubs etc, though fresh leaves should not be used as these can inhibit plant growth[20]. Oak galls are excrescences that are sometimes produced in great numbers on the tree and are caused by the activity of the larvae of different insects. The insects live inside these galls, obtaining their nutrient therein. When the insect pupates and leaves, the gall can be used as a rich source of tannin, that can also be used as a dyestuff[4]. The seed cups are used as buttons[5]. Wood - hard, heavy, close-grained. The trees are generally too small to be of use commercially, though the wood is used locally for lumber and also makes a good fuel[229].

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