OURCF Climate Resiliency Champion Species

Q uercus a grifoli a COAST LIVE OAK

BROADLEAF

DECIDUOUS

FULL SUN

NATIVE

HIGH DROUGHT TOLERANCE

H : 50 FT

W : 50 FT

T he a cornerstone for loc a l wildlife a nd ecosystems . Ea ch spring , the C o a st L ive Oa k blooms , a nd its a corns provide a vit a l food source for over 270 species , including birds a nd butterflies . T his resilient tree c a n live for centuries , often exceeding 250 ye a rs . A s the tree m a tures , its f a llen le a ves n a tur a lly provide mulch a nd enrich the soil , fostering mycorrhiz a l fungus a nd incre a sing fertility for surrounding pl a nts . A C o a st L ive Oa k doesn ’ t need fertilizers , a s it will org a nic a lly improve soil he a lth over time , becoming a thriving , self - sust a ining ecosystem . C o a st L ive Oa k is a m a jestic , iconic tree th a t st a nds a s

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