Description

The coast live oak is and evergreen round-headed tree. It can slowly reach 70' tall, with a canopy width from 30'-70'. It grows very well from the coastal areas to the interior valleys. It is native to California, is drought tolerant, and attracts butterflies, birds and squirrels. Leaves are dark green and oval. Inconspicuous flowers appear in springtime. Large brown acorns appear in fall or winter. These are edible to wildlife. Bark is dark gray and furrowed. It does produce some dry litter.