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Quercus ilicifolia

Bear Oak

Plant photo of: Quercus ilicifolia
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Description

Quercus ilicifolia is a deciduous tree or shrub growing occasionally reaching a height of 20 feet but usually much smaller. It is "gangly" and can form a dense thicket. The plant grows from a large taproot which can be up 8 inches thick. The taproot lives a long time, producing several generations of above-ground parts. . The species is monoecious, with plants bearing both male catkins and solitary or clustered female flowers. The egg-shaped acorn is 0.4-0.8 inch long with a saucer-shaped cap. The plant reproduces sexually by seed and also vegetatively by sprouting new stems.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.