Quercus parvula (Sta Cruz Island Oak, Coast Oak)
Botanical Information
| Family | Fagaceae |
| Genus | Quercus |
| Species | parvula |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | California, United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-12) - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) | 10 - 15 |
| Height | 1-3 m |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
| Habitat | Wet areas of the coastal fog belt. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Greyish-brown branchlets. |
| Leaf Description | Oblong, 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 Description | Ovoid acorn, 3-4 cm in length. |