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valley oak

valley oak

Quercus lobata

tree☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 7b – Zone 10b

Valley oak is a large, spreading deciduous tree native to California's interior valleys with a broad crown and deeply lobed leaves. It is extremely drought-tolerant once established and requires full sun and excellent drainage.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
40–100′ tall × 40–80′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 7bZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7b to Zone 10b

pH Range

4.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 7.5

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

SpringFall

Succession Role

climax

Native to the United States

Native Range

California native

Native to: California

Function & Care

wildlife benefiterosion controlwindbreakedible

Edible Parts

nut

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed