Quercus pumila (Runner Oak, Running Oak)
Botanical Information
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Species | pumila |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Southeastern United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1-1.8 m |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Habitat | Found at altitudes of 0-100 m. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Obtuse, 3 mm in length. |
| Leaf Description | Oblanceolate or ellipatical, glossy dark green and a pubescent greyish-brown underside, with a pointed apex and a rounded base, 2.5-10 x 0.5-3 cm. |
| Fruit Description | Acorn, subglobose, 1.2-2 cm. |