Quercus agrifolia (California live oak)

Cultivation

Plant in deep, fertile, well-drained soil. Will tolerate lime. Tends to drop old leaves in spring. Drought tolerant within 2 years after planting. Roots are 'greedy' for water so avoid underplanting with plants needing supplemental moisture.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Specimen tree

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Very Low
Central Valley = Very Low
South Coastal = Very Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Spreading

Native to

California

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.