Shrub
Myrtle Oak
Quercus myrtifolia
Varieties We Carry
StandardQuercus myrtifolia
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$39.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun to Partial Shade
WaterLow
Mature size5-30 feet (highly variable; often shrubby at 8-15 feet in scrub) × 8-10 feet
About Myrtle Oak
Myrtle oak (Quercus myrtifolia) is a native evergreen scrub oak of the southeastern U.S. coastal plain, prized for its shiny leathery leaves and thicket-forming habit on sandy, acidic soils. Its small acorns are vital food for scrub-jays and other wildlife, and wind-pollinated spring catkins support the broader food web. Starting at $39.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Growth Rate
- Slow to moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Acidic, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
Myrtle oak grows best in full sun to partial shade; it is adapted to the bright, open conditions of Florida scrub and coastal plain habitats.
Water
Highly drought-tolerant once established; thrives with little to no supplemental irrigation in NE Florida's well-drained sandy soils — do not overwater.
Soil & Fertilizer
Requires infertile, sandy, acidic, well-drained soils typical of Florida scrub; avoid fertilization, which can promote rank growth at the expense of the plant's characteristic compact form.
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Common questions
Is Myrtle Oak a good plant for St. Augustine?
Myrtle Oak is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 5-30 feet (highly variable; often shrubby at 8-15 feet in scrub) × 8-10 feet.