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Quercus lobata
Valley Oak, White Oak, Roble
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Steve Mullany/Frommer
Description
The valley oak is a large deciduous tree that grows 60-80 ft. tall. It develops a rounded canopy that spreads 50-70 ft. wide with leaves deeply lobed and rounded. The valley oak is very heat tolerant and drought tolerant. It is a native to California and attracts butterflies. -Cornflower Farms
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.
Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.