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Coast Live Oak

Quercus agrifolia

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Overview

Quercus agrifolia, commonly known as the Coast Live Oak, is an evergreen oak native to California. It thrives in U.S. hardiness zones 9-11. This resilient tree has a widespread crown reaching 20-70 feet in height with an equal or greater spread. Its dark green, holly-like leaves and acorns are vital for wildlife. Drought-tolerant once established, it requires well-drained soil, making it a robust choice for diverse landscapes.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 8–10Climate Mediterranean
Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) — Quercus agrifolia, commonly known as the Coast Live Oak, is an evergreen oak native to California

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fagaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) — Quercus agrifolia, commonly known as the Coast Live Oak, is an evergreen oak native to California, image 49
Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) — This resilient tree has a widespread crown reaching 20-70 feet in height with an equal or greater spread, image 50
Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) — Its dark green, holly-like leaves and acorns are vital for wildlife; the tree produces inconspicuous yellowish, image 51
Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) — Drought-tolerant once established; quercus agrifolia, commonly known as the Coast Live Oak, is an evergreen, image 52
Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) — it requires well-drained soil; it thrives in USDA zones 9 to 11, image 53
Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) — making it a robust choice for diverse landscapes; leathery leaves that are dark green on top and a paler hue, image 54
Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) — The Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) is an iconic evergreen tree synonymous with the Californian landscape, image 55
Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) — It thrives in USDA zones 9 to 11; it requires well-drained soil, image 56
Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) — favoring the coastal regions where it can spread its robust; typically 20 to 70 feet in height with a canopy, image 57
Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) — contorted limbs under the mild climate; it's important to allow ample space for the Coast Live Oak's extensive, image 58
Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) — Mature specimens reach monumental sizes; this resilient tree has a widespread crown reaching 20-70 feet in, image 59

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