California Island Oak

Overview

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.