Sadler's oak facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sadler's oak
Scientific classification
Genus:	Quercus
Species:	sadleriana

Quercus sadleriana is a type of oak plant. It is often called Sadler's oak or deer oak. This plant grows in the southwestern part of Oregon and the very northern part of California. You can find it in the Klamath Mountains, usually in forests with cone-bearing trees.

What Sadler's Oak Looks Like

Sadler's oak is a shrub, which means it's a bushy plant, not a tall tree. It usually grows about 1 to 3 meters (around 3 to 10 feet) tall. This plant grows from a network of roots that spread underground. It also has special underground stems called rhizomes that help it spread.

The leaves of Sadler's oak look a bit like chestnut leaves. They are oval-shaped and have edges that look like teeth. The ends of the leaves are rounded but can have a slight point.

The fruit of this plant is an acorn. The acorn has a cap that is about 1 to 2 centimeters (0.4 to 0.8 inches) wide. The nut part of the acorn is round or egg-shaped, with a rounded end. It can be up to 2 centimeters (0.8 inches) long.

Where Sadler's Oak Grows

This special oak plant is native to a specific area. You can find it naturally in southwestern Oregon and the very northern parts of California. It prefers to grow in the Klamath Mountains, which are known for their coniferous forests. These are forests filled with trees that have needles and cones, like pine trees.

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In Spanish: Quercus sadleriana para niños