Quercus douglasii
$9.90 – $10.90
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Blue oak
Blue oak is a slow growing deciduous oak that usually grows 15-25 feet tall and about as wide. It is endemic to California and found in the foothills of the Central Valley. Space 40’0″ apart.
Does well with little care and no water.
Rustic blue-grey leaves and light-colored bark.
Makes a great shade tree.
Grows with Coffeeberry, Ceanothus, Manzanita, California Bay, or other Oaks.
Lifeform: Tree
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant
| Container | D-40-O, D-40O, D-40, D-40S |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Blue oak provides cover for cavity-nesting birds. Several rare or threatened species use blue oak woodland habitat. Bald eagles, golden eagles, peregrine falcons, and California condors inhabit blue o |
| Historical Uses | Acorns were used as food for Native tribes. |
| Distribution | Endemic to California. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 3500 feet |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Open savanna to open woodlands with shrubby understory. |
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