Quercus agrifolia
$9.90 – $38.50
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Coast live oak
This stately drought resistant evergreen tree grows from 40 to 100 feet tall and has more wildlife associated with it that any other tree in California! Space 35’0″ apart.
Several deep main roots tap groundwater if present to a depth of 36 feet and develops an extensive horizontal root branches and surface-feeding root system. Great for stabilizing a slope.
This tree has beautiful gray, fissured bark, and is a good choice for a shade tree.
Remember, it is important not to water oaks in the summer.
Lifeform: Tree
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control
| Container | 2-Gal, 4-Gal, 4-GalO, D-40-O, D-40O, D-60, TB4-O, TB4O, TP4-O, TP4O, 15-Gal, 4-Gal-o, 5-Gal, 5-GalS, D-16S, D-40, D-40S, D-40S-o, TB4, TB4S, TP4, TP4S |
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| Ecological Value | Several cavity-nesting birds use coast live oak for nesting. *The most serious threat to coast live oak, other oaks, is sudden oak death disease. |
| Historical Uses | Native Americans planted coast live oaks to harvest the acorns as food. |
| Distribution | Native to California also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 4921 feet |
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| Habitat | Lower-elevation oak woodlands |
