tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 7b – Zone 10a
A large evergreen oak native to California with dense foliage and clusters of small flowers followed by acorn-like fruits. Slow-growing but long-lived, it thrives in Mediterranean climates with moderate water once established.
Overview
Form
rounded, dense crown
Growth Rate
slow
Size
40–125′ tall × 30–60′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
high
Flood Tolerance
none
Zone 7bZone 10a
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7b to Zone 10a
pH Range
4.56.5
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 6.5
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
mid successionalclimax
Native to the United States
Native Range
California (coastal ranges and Sierra Nevada foothills)
