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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' 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.

 

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:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.