TREE CATALOG
Q uercus kelloggii CALIFORNIA BLACK OAK
BROADLEAF
DECIDUOUS
FULL SUN
NATIVE
HIGH DROUGHT TOLERANCE
H : 65 FT
W : 65 FT
T he Ca liforni a B l a ck Oa k is a m a jestic , slow - growing tree th a t pl a ys a vit a l role in both the l a ndsc a pe a nd loc a l ecosystems . I ts bright green , six - lobed le a ves contr a st be a utifully a g a inst d a rk , textured b a rk . I t provides essenti a l food a nd shelter for wildlife , from birds to m a mm a ls . I ts l a rge , edible a corns were once a st a ple food for Na tive A meric a ns , rich in nutrients . A d a pt a ble to both wet a nd dry clim a tes , this resilient o a k thrives with minim a l c a re . A true symbol of strength a nd endur a nce , the Ca liforni a B l a ck Oa k st a nds a s both a n a tur a l l a ndm a rk a nd a v a lu a ble wildlife resource .
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