Quercus agrifolia
Coast Live Oak
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.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
60-100'
Width Range
40-60', 60-100'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Allergenic
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Park, Roadside
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Shade Tree, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies, Wildlife
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.