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Bear Oak

Quercus Ilicifolia

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Overview

Quercus ilicifolia, commonly known as Bear Oak, is a rugged deciduous shrub or small tree, reaching heights of 10-20 ft. Adaptable to poor soils, it thrives in full sun with a slow growth rate. Bear Oak's leaves change from glossy green to red-brown in fall, and its acorns provide wildlife forage. Its hardy nature and moderate size make it ideal for adding texture to landscapes in USDA zones 4-7.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 8–9Type Shrub, TreeClimate Mediterranean
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — typically a rich assortment of reds; commonly known as Bear Oak
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — It exhibits a round to irregular canopy; as a drought-tolerant speciesBear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — reaching heights of 10-20 ft; though it flourishes best in well-drained, image 57Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — rugged aesthetic to any landscape; making it a durable and low-effort addition to any garden or naturalistic setting, image 62Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — but it can occasionally grow up to 30 feet; with their bristle-tipped lobes and holly-like appearance, image 64Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — but it can occasionally grow up to 30 feetBear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — is a rugged deciduous shrub or small tree; it exhibits a round to irregular canopy, image 56+82

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
8–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Fagaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — typically a rich assortment of reds; commonly known as Bear Oak
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — It exhibits a round to irregular canopy; as a drought-tolerant species
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — reaching heights of 10-20 ft; though it flourishes best in well-drained, image 57
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — rugged aesthetic to any landscape; making it a durable and low-effort addition to any garden or naturalistic setting, image 62
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — but it can occasionally grow up to 30 feet; with their bristle-tipped lobes and holly-like appearance, image 64
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — but it can occasionally grow up to 30 feet
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — is a rugged deciduous shrub or small tree; it exhibits a round to irregular canopy, image 56
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — rugged aesthetic to any landscape
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — These leaves turn a variety of colors in the fall; it requires minimal water which makes it a suitable choice for, image 69
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — commonly known as Bear Oak; adaptable to poor soils, it thrives in full sun with a slow growth rate, image 55
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — shrub / tree for full or half; being somewhat slow-growing
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — with their bristle-tipped lobes and holly-like appearance; deciduous native species that provides a natural, image 67
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — Its hardy nature and moderate size make it ideal for adding texture to landscapes in USDA zones 4-7; boasting a, image 60
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — though it flourishes best in well-drained
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — They range from 2 to 5 inches long and display a lustrous dark green hue on the topside
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — adding an ecological benefit to your landscape design
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — but it can occasionally grow up to 30 feet; with their bristle-tipped lobes and holly-like appearance
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — making it a durable and low-effort addition to any garden or naturalistic setting
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — commonly known as Bear Oak
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — Being somewhat slow-growing
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — with their bristle-tipped lobes and holly-like appearance; deciduous native species that provides a natural
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — boasting a naturally shrubby and dense growth pattern; shrub / tree for full or half, image 66
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — Being somewhat slow-growing; reaching heights of 10-20 ft
Bear Oak (Quercus Ilicifolia) — These leaves turn a variety of colors in the fall
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