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California Native Plant

Quercus kelloggii

California Black Oak

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Betsy Thompson

 

Description

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

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 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

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.