Notholithocarpus densiflorus var. echinoides [Snow Camp] Indoor Houseplant dark green margin

dark green margin

Growing along seasonally dry creeks

though these can tolerate some drought once established

GOLDEN BAY

upper zone 7 with protection

Notholithocarpus densiflorus var. echinoides [Snow Camp] Indoor Houseplant dark green marginAnother of Cistus' growing collection of the small form of the tan oak, endemic to southern OR. Siskiyou Mountains, reach to only 4 ft or so in habitat, as dense shrubs of blue green leaves. In this form, the new growth, furry and tinted pink or golden and leaf undersides particularly white. Very striking. The flowers look like those of a chestnut, upheld fuzzy cream colored inflorescences and golden brown acorns cupped in golden bristles. Tough,