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Oregon White Oak
Quercus garryana
In the United States:
Native
· also called Garry oak, Oregon oak
Honeybees visit Oregon white oak primarily for its abundant spring pollen from male catkins, providing a key early-season protein source for brood rearing, though nectar is minimal due to wind pollination. Peak bloom typically hits in April to May in temperate zones, lasting about two weeks. The tree is highly drought-tolerant once established but young specimens may need protection from browsing mammals.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | March–May |
| Duration | ~2 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |