Quercus agrifolia
Coast Live Oak
Description
The coast live oak is and evergreen round-headed tree. It can reach 15-40 ft. high and 20 ft. wide and grows very well from the coastal areas to the interior valleys. It is native to California, is drought tolerant, and attracts butterflies. -Cornflower Farms
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40', 40-60'
Width Range
40-60', 60-100'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Fall
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Specimen
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Shade Tree, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.