Quercus agrifolia

$4.95 – $38.50

We do not take online orders for plants. Please come in to the nursery, call or email: (510) 234-2222 or sales@thewatershednursery.com

Share this page

Coast live oak

This stately drought resistant evergreen tree grows from 40 to 100 feet tall and has more wildlife associated with it that any other tree in California! Space 35’0″ apart.

Several deep main roots tap groundwater if present to a depth of 36 feet and develops an extensive horizontal root branches and surface-feeding root system. Great for stabilizing a slope.

This tree has beautiful gray, fissured bark, and is a good choice for a shade tree.

Remember, it is important not to water oaks in the summer.

Lifeform: Tree

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Rocky, Sand

Other: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control

 

Container

2-Gal, 4-Gal, 4-GalO, D-40-O, D-40O, D-60, TB4-O, TB4O, TP4-O, TP4O, 15-Gal, 4-Gal-o, 5-Gal, 5-GalS, D-16S, D-40, D-40S, D-40S-o, TB4, TB4S, TP4, TP4S
Ecological Value

Several cavity-nesting birds use coast live oak for nesting. *The most serious threat to coast live oak, other oaks, is sudden oak death disease.
Historical Uses

Native Americans planted coast live oaks to harvest the acorns as food.
Distribution

Native to California also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America.
Elevation

Between 0 and 4921 feet
Communities
Habitat

Lower-elevation oak woodlands

Related products