Quercus parvula (Sta Cruz Island Oak, Coast Oak)


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesparvula
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginCalifornia, United States of America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7b - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-12) - (-9)
Temperature (°F)10 - 15
Height1-3 m

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatWet areas of the coastal fog belt.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGreyish-brown branchlets.
Leaf DescriptionOblong, lanceolate or ovate, hairless, pale olive green with a pale greyish-green underside and 6-8 secondary veins on either side of the midvein.
Fruit DescriptionOvoid acorn, 3-4 cm in length.

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