A drought-tolerant evergreen oak native to California's interior foothills, featuring small leaves and slow growth. It develops a sturdy, spreading form and requires minimal water once established, making it ideal for dry landscapes.
Overview
Form
rounded, spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
30–60′ tall × 30–60′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
high
Zone 8aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 10b
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.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
climax
Native to the United States
Native Range
California interior foothills and Sierra Nevada foothills
