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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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Native or Not Present

This tentative map is based on our own research. It may have limited data on Canada and/or Mexico, and there is some subjectivity in our assignment of plants as introduced vs. expanded. Read more in this blog post.

↑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.