Channel Island Scrub Oak

Description

Quercus pacifica is a shrub or a small tree growing up to 5 metres (16 ft) in height, or occasionally taller. The leaves are roughly oval in shape and edged with pointed teeth. The green blades are up to 4 centimeters (1.6 inches) long by 4 cm (1.6 inches) wide. They have shiny upper surfaces and waxy, hairy, glandular undersides.