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California Native Plant

Quercus kelloggii

California Black Oak

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Betsy Thompson

 

Description

The California black oak is a deciduous tree that grows 20-60 ft. tall. It has sharply lobed leaves which turn yellow to orange in the fall. The black oak is a California native, is drought tolerant, and attracts butterflies. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Width Range

25-40'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green, Purple

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.