Quercus berberdifolia SBH 7197

One of several shrub or chaparral oaks from western North America. This form, one of our collections from the southern Siskiyou mountains, reaches 6 ft, though can be encouraged  to a miniature tree to about 8 ft tall by pruning off excess branches. Somewhat spiny and leathery, downward-cupped leaves held closely together make this a most attractive garden subject. Loves hot, bakey, Mediterranean conditions but seems to thrive in a watered garden as well. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7. CALIFORNIA SCRUB OAK Fagaceae