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One of several shrub or chaparral oaks from western North America. This form, one of our collections from the southern Siskiyou mountains, reaches 6 ft, though can be encouraged to a miniature tree to about 8 ft 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 to 0F, USDA zone 7.
CALIFORNIA SCRUB OAK
Fagaceae
Description
One of several shrub or chaparral oaks from western North America. This form, one of our collections from the southern Siskiyou mountains, reaches 6 ft, though can be encouraged to a miniature tree to about 8 ft 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 to 0F, USDA zone 7.
CALIFORNIA SCRUB OAK
Fagaceae
