Valley Oak

Quercus Lobata

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Overview

Valley Oak (Quercus lobata), a stately native Californian, is revered for its grandeur and longevity. This deciduous giant can reach heights of 70 ft with a 100 ft spread. Its deeply lobed leaves offer lush summer greenery, turning gold in fall. Suitable for larger landscapes, it requires ample space and thrives in full sun with deep, well-draining soil. Water-wise, it's drought-tolerant once established, embodying resilience and natural beauty.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 7–9Climate Mediterranean

Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — Suitable for larger landscapes, it requires ample space and thrives in full sun with deep, well-draining soil; its deeply lobed

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Fagaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — Its deeply lobed leaves offer lush summer greenery, turning gold in fall; although they are drought-tolerant once

Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — Water-wise, it's drought-tolerant once established, embodying resilience and natural beauty; its substantial presence requires a

Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — is a deciduous tree prized for its grand stature and elegant branches; these oaks thrive in full sun exposure and prefer

Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — making it an excellent choice for a focal point in spacious landscape designs; this deciduous giant can reach heights of 70 ft

Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — This California native can reach impressive sizes; typically growing to heights of 40 to 70 feet with a canopy spread of 60 to

Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — typically growing to heights of 40 to 70 feet with a canopy spread of 60 to 100 feet at maturity; capable of living for several

Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — Its substantial presence requires a significant amount of space and unhindered room for root growth; valley Oak (Quercus lobata)

Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — rich green leaves that turn gold to yellow-brown in the fall; which later yield to acorns that are often a food source for local

Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — providing spectacular seasonal interest before shedding; tree for full

Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — it produces yellow-green catkins; making it an excellent choice for a focal point in spacious landscape designs

Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — which later yield to acorns that are often a food source for local wildlife; it produces yellow-green catkins

Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — Suitable for larger landscapes, it requires ample space and thrives in full sun with deep, well-draining soil; its deeply lobed

Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — with the tree's deep taproot system delving far into the soil.<br><br>Valley Oaks showcase deeply lobed; this California native

Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — Capable of living for several centuries; awe-inspiring addition to the landscape for generations to enjoy

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