Quercus lobata - Wikipedia
Quercus lobata, commonly called the valley oak or roble, is the largest of the California oaks. It is endemic to the state, growing in interior valleys and foothills from Siskiyou to San Diego counties. [4] . Deciduous, it requires year-round groundwater, [5][6] and may live up to 600 years.
Valley Oak - Calscape
Valley oak is found in dense riparian forests, open foothill woodlands and valley savannas. Commonly associated trees are Coast Live Oak, Interior Live Oak, Blue oak, Black Walnut, California Sycamore and Ghost Pine. The Valley Oak is widely distributed in the California Central Valley and many smaller valleys such as the San Fernando Valley.
California Oak Trees (With Pictures) – Identification Guide - Leafy …
2023年4月27日 · The three most common varieties of oak trees in California are the valley oak (Quercus lobata), blue oak (Quercus douglasii), and interior oak (Quercus wislizenii). From these native oaks, the valley oak is the tallest variety and grows over 100 ft. (30 m) tall.
Valley oak - Sacramento Tree Foundation
The valley oak has it all: beauty, drought tolerance, fast growth, and adaptability to a variety of soils. This tree is the largest oak in North America and is loved for its majestic, arching canopy and picturesquely twisted branching patterns.
A Brief History and Guide to California’s Native Oaks
2020年7月31日 · Oak trees belong to the genus Quercus meaning “fine tree” in Latin. They are native to the northern hemisphere and consist of some 600 species. Oak trees are unique because of their fruit, the acorn, which is key in identifying oak species. They are known for being multi-trunked and growing wide canopies with sprawling, scraggly branches.
Valley Oak | Quercus lobata - tree guide
The Valley Oak is native to the hot valleys of California. The deciduous tree can be over 600 years old. The oak can withstand high heat on one side, but on the other side it needs always contact with groundwater. The leaves of Valley oak are green, sinuate, up to 10 cm (3.9 in) long and up to 6 cm (2.4 in) broad.
Quercus lobata Née - Calflora
California white oak, Valley oak. Quercus lobata is a tree that is native to California, and endemic (limited) to California. Toxicity: Do not eat the fruit or leaf of this plant. ... This plant is available commercially. Jepson eFlora.
Quercus lobata - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Valley Oak is one of the largest oak trees in North America and is native to the foothills and valleys of California. It can grow to 100 feet or more and live 600 years. It is very majestic looking with its large wide-spreading branches, massive trunk up to 10 feet in diameter and round spreading crown.
Quercus lobata | Valley Oak | California Gardens
2017年10月22日 · The deeply lobed leaves, large acorns and cobbled bark are prime characteristics of the Valley Oak. Quercus lobata can be found on the valley floor where it has access to groundwater. Quercus lobata produces its acorns from late Summer into Fall.
Quercus lobata, valley oak, roble | Trees of Stanford & Environs
2024年8月23日 · It is a large deciduous tree, just as picturesque, with distinctly lobed leaves and long acorns. Valley oak forms the greatest tribe of U.S. oaks, and the chief valley oak lives at Covelo, California, north of Willits. In 1984, its height was measured at …