Leather Oak
Quercus Durata
Overview
The Leather Oak (Quercus durata) is a resilient evergreen native to California's dry hills. Noted for its sturdy, leathery leaves with a shiny upper surface, this oak forms a compact, dense shrub or small tree, typically reaching 8-20 feet in height. It thrives in full sun, adapts to poor soils, and is drought-tolerant once established. A low-maintenance choice adding texture and habitat value to landscape designs.
Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 6–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low, Medium
- USDA zones
- 6–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Fagaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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