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
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
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.