Scrub Oak

Quercus dumosa, Fagaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

WindbreakShade ProviderBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Little-leaf PeashrubCaragana microphylla

Nitrogen Fixation

Pygmy PeashrubCaragana pygmaea

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

RedoulCoriaria myrtifolia

Redoul produces allelopathic compounds that may inhibit oak seedling establishment

Small-flowered TamariskTamarix parviflora

Tamarisk species produce salt accumulation and allelopathic compounds that inhibit native oak establishment

Arjuna TreeTerminalia arjuna

Large Terminalia trees can suppress oak growth through intense shading and potential allelopathic effects

Desert BroomBaccharis sarothroides

In arid environments, both compete for limited water resources and root space

Uses

Functions

Fire Resistant WindbreakWildlife ShelterErosion ControlCoppicingAcorn Production

Edible Parts

Nuts

Medicinal Uses

AstringentAntiseptic

Common Questions

What zones does Scrub Oak grow in?

Scrub Oak grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Scrub Oak?

Good companions for Scrub Oak include Little-leaf Peashrub, Pygmy Peashrub.

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