Myrtle Oak
Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle Oak) is an erect, evergreen shrub or small tree adorned with a short, straight trunk and a spreading rounded crown. The leathery, untoothed, oval to nearly rounded leaves, 2 in. long (5 cm), are shiny dark green on top, dull to yellowish green beneath. Their margins are often rolled under. The trunk and branches are covered with gray and smooth bark, becoming dark brown and furrowed with age. Inconspicuous green flowers appear in spring. They are followed by small ovoid to globular acorns which are a valuable source of food for small mammals and birds. This small, often shrubby, evergreen oak has a tendency to form thickets which may persist for many years. Native to dry sandy soils of dunes, sandhills, dry ridges and hammocks, Myrtle Oak is excellent for dune stabilization. Tolerant of drought, salt air, sandy soils and poor growing conditions, it and makes a nice accent in dry sunny landscapes.
Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
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Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Fagaceae |
Genus | Quercus |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
15' - 20' (4m - 6m) |
Spread |
8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Southeast, United States |
Tolerance | Drought, Salt, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Fagaceae |
Genus | Quercus |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
15' - 20' (4m - 6m) |
Spread |
8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Southeast, United States |
Tolerance | Drought, Salt, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Quercus myrtifolia (Myrtle Oak) do I need for my garden?
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