Quercus kelloggii |
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California Black Oak |
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
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:
Please join us on garden tours of homes in the Santa Clarita Valley.