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California Island Oak

Quercus Tomentella

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Quercus tomentella, the California Island Oak, is a robust evergreen treasured for its broad, rounded canopy reaching up to 60 feet in height with a similar spread. Native to the Channel Islands, it thrives in well-drained soil, boasting leathery leaves with fuzzy undersides. Ideal for large areas, it provides dense shade and wildlife habitat. Hardy to USDA zone 7, it's a magnificent, low-maintenance specimen for temperate landscapes.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 10–11
California Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — is a robust evergreen treasured for its broad
California Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — rounded canopy reaching up to 60 feet in height with a similar spreadCalifornia Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — Native to the Channel Islands, it thrives in well-drained soil, boasting leathery leaves with fuzzy undersidesCalifornia Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — Hardy to USDA zone 7, it's a magnificent, low-maintenance specimen for temperate landscapesCalifornia Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — Ideal for large areas, it provides dense shade and wildlife habitatCalifornia Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — is a noble species that lends a grand and stately presence to any landscape designCalifornia Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — manifesting itself as a vital part of the coastal ecosystem+8

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fagaceae

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California Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — is a robust evergreen treasured for its broad
California Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — rounded canopy reaching up to 60 feet in height with a similar spread
California Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — Native to the Channel Islands, it thrives in well-drained soil, boasting leathery leaves with fuzzy undersides
California Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — Hardy to USDA zone 7, it's a magnificent, low-maintenance specimen for temperate landscapes
California Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — Ideal for large areas, it provides dense shade and wildlife habitat
California Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — is a noble species that lends a grand and stately presence to any landscape design
California Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — manifesting itself as a vital part of the coastal ecosystem
California Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — Mature specimens typically reach heights of 30 to 80 feet with an impressive canopy spread of 20 to 40 feet
California Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — the Quercus tomentella boasts leathery
California Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — glossy green leaves with a tomentose underside
California Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — giving it a unique textural quality
California Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — and the leaves cling to branches year-round
California Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — The foliage is typically 2 to 4 inches in length
California Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — providing consistent visual interest
California Island Oak (Quercus Tomentella) — the tree produces subtle yellowish catkins

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