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Quercus kelloggii
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
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
Water Saving Tip:
Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.
Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.