Quercus ilicifolia (Bear Oak, Scrub Oak)


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesilicifolia
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginSoutheastern Ontario, Canada and Eastern United States of America.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatLime-free soils at an altitude of 0-1,500 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, thin and grey becoming furrowed and scaled with age. Yellowish-brown, hairy twigs.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid, pubescent and dark brown, 2-4 mm in length.
Leaf DescriptionDark green with a pale greyish or whitish underside, 2-5 toothed lopes, a pointed apex and a cuneate base, 5-10 x 4-7.5 cm.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, dark brown with black stripes, 1-1.5 cm.

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