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Quercus berberidifolia [SBH 7197]

Also Known As

Quercus berberidifolia
Chaparral Oak
Inland Scrub Oak

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 4'

planting zones

7a-10b

Quercus berberidifolia [SBH 7197] plant details

Quercus berberidifolia [SBH 7197] is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus berberidifolia [SBH 7197]

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: fagaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus berberidifolia [SBH 7197]

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small-medium stature & small, leathery, dark-green leaves might make this shrub oak from the arid foothills of the Sierra an interesting bonsai subject or dry garden addition. Sun/Med/GdDrain

By: Forestfarm

One of several shrub or chaparral oaks from western North America. This form, one of our collections from the southern Siskiyou mountains, reaches 6', though can be encouraged to a miniature tree to about 8' tall by pruning off excess branches. Somewhat spiny and leathery, downward-cupped leaves held closely together make this a most attractive garden subject. Loves hot, bakey, Mediterranean conditions but seems to thrive in a watered garden as well. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.