Quercus agrifolia, California oak
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Quercus agrifolia, California oak
Size: 5 Gallon
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Quercus agrifolia, California oak
Tongva - weht
Kumeyaay - esnyaaw
Cahuilla - wi'asily
A slow growing tree that grows up to 80 feet tall and 35 feet wide. This plant produces a pollen that can produce an allergic reaction.
Prune in the summer, mid July to September. Young trees require pruning to establish a good branching system. Mature trees do not need to be pruned often, about every 5-10 years you should prune the dead small branches. Do not prune in the winter or spring.
These oaks prefer to have their roots shaded, plant with: (Baccharis pilularis), buckwheat(Eriogonum fasciculatum), Artemisia californica, toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia) or coffeeberry (Frangula californica), Coast Live Oak, including Coyote Brush; California Buckwheat; Coast Sagebrush; Toyon; California Coffeeberry; Woolly Bluecurls; Snapdragon Penstemon; Fuchsiaflower Gooseberry; California WildRose; Manzanita sp.; Ceanothus sp.; Salvia sp. and annual wildflowers including Poppy sp. and Chinese Houses; in riparian areas in Encinitas: Salix lasiolepis
An easy California Native to grow in the Los Angeles area. For more recommendations visit our Easiest California Native Plants to grow in your garden guide.
| Family Name | Fagaceae |
| Species Name | Quercus agrifolia |
| Common Name | Coast Live Oak |
| Native to | California |
| Plant Type | Tree |
| Height x Width | 25-80’ x 15-35’ |
| Growth Habit | Tree with a spreading, broad canopy |
| Growth Rate | Slow to moderate |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Water Requirement | Low to moderate |
| Soil Type | Prefers deep, well drained loam, able to adapt to other soils and create this overtime with its leaf litter |
| Flower Color | Inconspicuous flowers, small and yellow-green |
| Flowering Months | Winter, Spring |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Fragrant | No |
| Cold Hardy to | 15°F |
| Attracts pollinators | Butterflies |
| Container Plant | No |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | Moderate |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | Yes |
