Oregon oak

Also known as Garry Oak, Oregon White Oak

Oregon oaks dominate the rare savanna and woodland landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, developing deeply furrowed grey bark and wide, twisting branch canopies when grown in open sunlight. Their acorns provide critical autumn nourishment for native birds and mammals, while the thick bark creates microhabitats for epiphytic mosses and lichens. Historically maintained by Indigenous broadcast burning, these slow-growing trees now rely on active restoration to prevent encroachment by faster-growing conifers.