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Quercus myrsinifolia

Japanese Live Oak

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Information by:         Photographer: Richard Devine

 

Description

Narrow, ovate and evergreen foliage. Glossy green in summer with crimson and red in fall. Ultimately grows to 25' and takes full sun and well drained soil.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Specimen, Standard

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Lawn, Parking Strip, Park, Street Tree

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.