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Quercus dumosa

Also Known As

  • California Scrub Oak

Plant type

tree

size

    planting zones

    • 8a-9b

    Quercus dumosa plant details

    Quercus dumosa is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Quercus dumosa

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: fagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Uses: year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Quercus dumosa

    USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Shrub oak, native to California, reaching from 5-6 ft tall and as wide with evergreen, spiny leaves. They grow much as manzanitas, in full sun and well-drained soil with little summer water once established. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

    Gardening facts about Quercus dumosa plant

    How to Grow Quercus dumosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun
    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low
    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
    • Wildlife

      • birds
    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
    • Texture

      • glossy

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