Urban Forestry
| Myrtle Oak |
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Florida Native: |
Yes |
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Special interest: |
None |
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Growth Rate: |
Slow |
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Height at Maturity: |
25' |
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Width at Maturity: |
20' |
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Grow Space: |
Small, under OHU |
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Soil Requirements: |
Sandy, well-drained |
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Cold Hardiness: |
Hardy |
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Evergreen/Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Salt Tolerance: |
High |
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Drought Tolerance: |
High |
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Comments: |
A good tree for small spaces on sandy,
well-drained soils. Often found on sandhills and scrub
areas, it provides excellent wildlife cover and forage. |
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Uses: |
Specimen, samll shade, wildlife |
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Maintenance: |
$ |
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