Quercus kelloggii |
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California Black Oak |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor 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 California native, is drought tolerant, and attracts butterflies. -Cornflower Farms
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.