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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 7–9Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — Its substantial presence requires a significant amount of space and unhindered room for root growth

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Fagaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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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) — When incorporating Quercus lobata into a garden design
Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — This deciduous giant can reach heights of 70 ft with a 100 ft spread; with the tree's deep taproot system delving far into the
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) — rich green leaves that turn gold to yellow-brown in the fall
Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — Valley Oak (Quercus lobata), a stately native Californian, is revered for its grandeur and longevity
Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — which later yield to acorns that are often a food source for local wildlife
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) — 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) — it produces yellow-green catkins
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) — Capable of living for several centuries
Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — Its deeply lobed leaves offer lush summer greenery, turning gold in fall
Valley Oak (Quercus Lobata) — it produces yellow-green catkins; making it an excellent choice for a focal point in spacious landscape designs
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