Botanical Name: Quercus kelloggii
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Common Name: California Black Oak  
Plant photo of: Quercus kelloggii
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California Native Plant
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green, Purple

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor
Photographer: Betsy Thompson
  • Description

  • Notes

The California Black Oak is a deciduous tree that grows 20'-60' tall. It has sharply lobed leaves which turn yellow to orange in the fall. The Black Oak is a California native, is drought tolerant, and attracts butterflies.