Santa Clarita Valley oak trees are being invaded by the goldspotted oak borer; an insect named for its iridescent black shell ...

It’s hard to find a longtime Santa Barbara resident who doesn’t recall the transporting beauty of the allée, or rich canopy, ...

Wednesday, Parks and Recreation recommended introducing native coast live oak trees to the area, saying this species is more suitable for Anapamu Street and will limit damage to surrounding ...

Grows 30-50 feet. Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia). Revered and iconic California native. Evergreen. Grows 40-70 feet in urban areas. Gold Medallion Tree (Cassia leptophylla).

and their offspring like to feed on native coast live oak trees, or any other oak tree that happens to be in their path. Despite being discovered more than a century ago, much about these insect ...