Leaves thin, falling in winter……….Quercus douglasii
Leaves somewhat leathery and often retained on twigs until spring……….Quercus engelmannii
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Quercus engelmannii
Engelmann Oak
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Quercus douglasii
Blue Oak
Leaves thin, falling in winter……….Quercus douglasii
Leaves somewhat leathery and often retained on twigs until spring……….Quercus engelmannii