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Bear Oak (Quercus ilicifolia)

Also known as scrub oak.

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↑Summary

A small, shrubby oak, typically inhabiting harsh habitats, such as fire-prone barrens or rock outcroppings, where large trees cannot grow.

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This tentative map is based on the FHWA's ERA. This data lacks information on Canada, but also overestimates native ranges, especially around the edges, as this post explains. We have not yet reviewed or fixed this map.

↑Description & Identification

Bear oak is often confused with other oaks that can be found in harsh, barren habitats. It can occur together with other oak species, and these other species can have altered appearances that make them look more similar to this species than they would in other habitats.