Plant Database

Valley oak, California white oak

Quercus lobata

Family:
Fagaceae
Irrigation:
In general most California native plants do not require summer watering even if they look dried up. It can also promote pest and disease problems because of the hot moist soil. Some can tolerate extra watering in fall and spring when there has been little
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Origin:
Interior valleys and Sierra foothills of California
Landscape Value:
It is a large growing oak that can be used for shading an outdoor living area, but it does lose its leaves so that can cause a mess. It is also habitat for wildlife along with the acorns as food source for many animals.
Life History:
Deciduous tree
Propagation:
Can be started from acorns that are produced different years.
Climate/Zone:
Sunset zones 3b-9, 11-24
Ethnobotanical Value:
n/a
Exposure:
Full sun
Blooming Season:
n/a
Edible Part:
Fruiting Season:
n/a
Care Instructions:
They prefer alluvial soils and a constant supply of groundwater (Bornstein,2005). Should be pruned when needed in the winter months during its dormant period.