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Nuttall's Scrub Oak

Quercusdumosa

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Family

Fagaceae (fag-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Quercus (KWER-kus)

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Species

dumosa (doo-MO-suh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Textured

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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