Quercus kelloggii |
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California Black Oak |
Description
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!
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
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
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Park
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.