Leather Oak

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.