Dwarf live oak

Dwarf live oak (Quercus minima)

Dwarf live oak, also known as Small Live Oak, Dwarf Oak

Certainly! This plant species often establishes large, cloned colonies with numerous stems, most of which are unbranched. The leaves are alternately arranged along the stem, can grow up to 12 cm in length, and may be either smooth-edged or have irregular teeth or lobes. When lobes are present, they typically end in a spine. The leaves persist through the winter, shedding just before or as new growth begins in late winter or early spring.

Key Facts About Dwarf live oak

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Attributes of Dwarf live oak

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
61 cm to 91 cm
Spread
90 cm to 1.8 m
Leaf Color
Dark green
Flower Size
N/A (non-showy flowers)
Flower Color
Yellow-green (catkins)

Scientific Classification of Dwarf live oak

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Fagales
Family
Beech
Genus
Oaks
Species
Dwarf live oak

Toxicity

Ingestion of acorns or leaves