Quercus lobata
Valley Oak
Description
The valley oak is a large deciduous tree that grows 60-80 ft. tall. It develops a rounded canopy that spreads 50-70 ft. wide with leaves deeply lobed and rounded. The valley oak is very heat tolerant and drought tolerant. It is a native to California and attracts butterflies. -Cornflower Farms
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
40-60', 60-100'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.