species 2,384 observations
Dwarf Live Oak
Quercus minima
Field notes
Quercus minima, the dwarf live oak or minimal oak, is a North American species of shrubs in the beech family. It is native to the southeastern United States. It is placed in the southern live oaks section of the genus Quercus (section Virentes).
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402
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth, Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth, Carpenterworm Moth, Cecropia Moth
250
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Anthaxia quercata, Woolly Catkin Gall Wasp, Spurred Metallic Wood-borer, Round Bullet Gall Wasp
54
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Florida Scrub-Jay, Eastern Fox Squirrel, Wild Turkey, Sandhill Crane
72
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Cyrtolobus funkhouseri, Ophiderma flavicephala, Cyrtolobus togatus, Ophiderma definitum
26
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Soil
- Sand
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Fire Storm damage Wind
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.