myrtle oak
Quercus myrtifolia
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size15 to 20 feet tall8 to 10 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Tree
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Greenish
- Soil types
- Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Myrtle oak (Quercus myrtifolia) is an evergreen shrub for borders, accents, and xeriscape gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy soil. The shiny, leathery leaves stay dark green all year. Small acorns form on the branches, and birds visit the plant. It tends to form thickets, so give it room.
Pairs well with Texas mountain laurel, White sage, and Mondo grass.
Native range
Southeastern United States.