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California black oak
Quercus kelloggii
tree☀️ full sun💧 low water
A native California oak with deeply lobed, dark green leaves that turn russet-red in fall. Tolerant of drought and heat, it's ideal for Mediterranean and dry-climate landscapes.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
none
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6b to Zone 10apH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.5Soil Texture
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
SpringFall
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
mid successionalclimax
Native to the United States
Native Range
California foothills and mountains
Native to: California
Function & Care
biomass/mulchedible
Edible Parts
nut
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation