Quercus minima (Minimal Oak, Dwarf Live Oak)


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesminima
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginSouth-eastern United States of America.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatSandy soils at an altitude of 0-200 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, dark grey with light grey, hairless twigs.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionGlobose, dark greyish-brown.
Leaf DescriptionOboval or oblanceolate, a rounded to pointed apex and a cuneate base, glossy green with a blueish-green underside, 4-10 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 4-10 x 3-5 cm.
Fruit DescriptionAcorn, dark brown, 1.5-1.8 in length.

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