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Gambel oak
Quercus gambelii
In the United States:
Native
· also called scrub oak, Rocky Mountain white oak, Utah white oak
Wind-pollinated deciduous tree or shrub producing abundant pollen from spring catkins that honeybees collect. Bloom is brief and inconspicuous. Provides habitat and acorns for wildlife but offers only minor pollen resources to bees with no nectar reward.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | April–June |
| Duration | ~30 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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