Scrub Oak, Bear Oak Quercus ilicifolia

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Botanical Name:

Quercus ilicifolia

Family:

Fagaceae

Genus:

Quercus

Species:

ilicifolia

Common Name:

Scrub Oak, Bear Oak

Height:
6-25 feet
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
5
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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 120 days , or until radicle emergence.
Germination: sow 1" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is prefered to artificial stratification.
In a Nutshell:
* Quercus ilicifolia, commonly known as Bear Oak or Scrub Oak, is a small shrubby oak native to the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada.
* The plant grows from a large taproot which can be up to 20 centimeters thick. The taproot lives a long time, producing several generations of above ground parts.
* This plant provides food and shelter for many animal species.
* Bears consume the acorns, especially when preparing for hibernation. White-tailed deer eat the acorns and the stems and foliage. Many types of squirrels cache the acorns. Many birds depend on them, Wild Turkeys prefer them over other types of food.


This oak has been used in revegetation projects on the Fresh Kills Landfill on Staten Island. more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov