Quercus agrifolia (Coast Live Oak) up to ~67'-high x ~67'-wide (round to umbrella shaped canopy) evergreen dark green leaves inconspicuous flowers brown acorns (Autumn-Winter) origin: northwestern Mexico to California (native) low water use clay to loamy to sandy soil with average drainage no soil amendment (per pH 4.0–8.0) litter maintenance: medium-low/dry fruit low flammability high branch strength pruning maintenance: medium (per limbing-up and thinning) allergenicity: high plant at least 3 feet from masonry local Sunset Zones 18-24
SelecTree. UFEI. "Quercus agrifolia Tree Record." 1995-2021. Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. Accessed on Jul 23, 2021. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1227 >
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