Quercus kelloggii |
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California Black Oak |
The California black oak is a deciduous tree that grows 30'-80' tall. It has sharply lobed, green leaves which turn yellow to orange in the fall. The black oak is a CA native, is drought tolerant, and attracts butterflies. It prefers afternoon shade in warm, inland valleys. It is a long lived tree; some are 500 years old!
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40', 40-60', 60-100'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.
Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.