Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle Oak, Seaside Scrub Oak)


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesmyrtifolia
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen)
OriginSouth-eastern United States of America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6b - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-15) - (-12)
Temperature (°F)5 - 10
Height9 m

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatDry sandy soils near sea level.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, light grey, developing furrows near the base as it matures.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionReddish-brown and hairless.
Leaf DescriptionOboval to elliptical, thick, glossy dark green with a yellowish-green underside, a cuenate to rounded base and 6-8 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 2-5 x 1-2.3 cm.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, globose, 1-1.2 cm.

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