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All-Stars Plant Details
Latin Name:
Quercus lobata
Common Name:
valley oak
Type:
Tree
Size:
Large
California Native:
Yes
Description:
California native plant; provides shelter and food for many native insects and other animals; tolerates high heat, drought, and alkaline soil; provides refreshing summer shade; attracts beneficial insects and birds.
Pruning Needs:
little or none
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Arboretum Location(s):
Mary Wattis Brown Garden
Water Needs:
Very Low
Low
Color(s):
None
Bloom Season(s):
None
Wildlife Value:
Beneficial Insects
Birds
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