- Evergreen tree that can grow to a height of 100 feet tall (but usually under 60 feet) and live for 300 years
- Grows in sheltered canyons and on exposed mountain slopes in chaparral and woodland
- Acorns are an important food source for many animals and birds.
- Found in Bay hills, Diablo and Hamilton sections also reported in Los Vaqueros watershed
Quercus chrysolepis
Origin | Huckleberry RP, Mt. Diablo, Mt. Diablo north, Mt. Diablo south, Mt. Diablo upper, Mt. Diablo west |
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Size | long 1 gallon |
bloom season | Apr |
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pollinators | Birds |
pollinators | Butterflies |
dormancy | Evergreen |
sun | Full Shade |
sun | Full Sun |
soil | Good |
flower color | Inconspicuous |
water | Low |
bloom season | Mar |
habitat | Mixed evergreens |
soil | Moderate |
features | Nuts |
habitat | Oak woodland |
sun | Part Shade |
growth habit | Spreading |
water | Very low |
soil | Well-drained |
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