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California black oak

California black oak

Quercus kelloggii

tree☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 6bZone 10a

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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
rounded, spreading crown
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
40–85′ tall × 40–60′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Fagaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

California foothills and mountains

Native to: California

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with