Quercus parvula

Also Known As

Coast Oak
Santa Cruz Island Oak

Plant type

tree

size

H: 25'
W: 20'

planting zones

7b-10b

Quercus parvula plant details

Quercus parvula is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus parvula

Plant type: tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT wide, 25 FT tall
Uses: compact, easy-to-grow, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus parvula

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This relative of the more widely known canyon live oak, q. chry occurs only on Santa Cruz Island off the S. Cal coast. A compact tree, to 25 ft or so in the garden (yes it can get larger but we'll all be dead by then) with blunted nearly tria. leaves of grey green lighter on the undersides, with multiply branching trunk. Easy in the garden anywhere west of the Sierra Cascade ranges but light on the summer water. Evergreen. Upper zone 7. Sun and good drainage.