Quercus kelloggii

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California black oak

This deciduous oak typically gets 40′ tall x 30′ wide with attractive bark & deeply-lobed, dark green leaves on widely spreading branches. Space 20-40′ apart.

One of the most handsome and desirable of the California oaks, the springtime leaves of this deciduous tree unfold with colors of pink, crimson and purple. In fall the leaves turn yellow or orange. Combines well with conifers and is beautiful with Big-Leaf Maples.

Needs part shade and moderate water as a young plant, but after established, give no summer water at all

Lifeform: Tree

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant

 

Container

TB4-O, D-40, D-40S, TB4, TB4S, TP4, TP4S
Ecological Value

The California black oak is a critical species for wildlife. Oaks may be the single most important genus used by wildlife for food and cover in California forests and rangelands.
Historical Uses

California Native Americans preferred California black oak acorns to other species for making acorn meal. Native Americans recognized the importance of fire to this oak, and purposely lit fires in oak
Distribution

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

between 0 and 7000 feet
Communities
Habitat

Foothills and lower mountains of California and southern Oregon

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