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coast live oak

coast live oak

Quercus agrifolia

tree☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 7bZone 10b

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A California native oak with a broad, spreading crown and small, holly-like leaves that are glossy green above and silvery below. Highly drought-tolerant and adapted to coastal conditions, it provides excellent shade and wildlife habitat.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
20–70′ tall × 20–60′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Fagaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

California coastal regions

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