Quercus dumosa (California Scrub Oak, Costal Scrub Oack, Nuttal's Scrub Oak)


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesdumosa
CategoryWoody
OriginBaja, California, United States of America and Mexico.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height3 m
Flowering PeriodFebruary, March, April

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionWith a declining population, this species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as endangered.
ShapeRounded crown.
HabitatLowland scrubs at and altitude of approximately 300 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionScaly, dark brown bark with reddish-grey twigs.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionGlobose and glabrous, reddish-brown, 1-2 mm.
Leaf DescriptionElliptic or oblong, thick and pointed, glossy green with a pubescent underside, 3-9 secondary veins on either side of the midvein and a rounded or cuneate base, 1-2.5 x 0.6-1.5 cm.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, ovoid and pointed, 1.2-2.5 cm.

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