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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'

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:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.